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National Insurance Institute: Disability Pension for Those Earning Up to 8,261 NIS
The general disability pension is intended for individuals whose health condition limits their ability to work. The National Insurance Institute explains eligibility criteria, the application process, medical board procedures, and how to combine the pension with employment.

National Insurance Institute suspends payments: illegally obtained benefits to be recovered
A 50-year-old resident of the Negev Bedouin sector is accused of concealing marriages to two women from the National Insurance Institute. By presenting them as common-law partners, he fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of shekels.

National Insurance Institute Update: In-Person Services Resume and Early Benefit Payments
Following a two-week hiatus, National Insurance Institute branches will resume in-person public reception nationwide starting tomorrow. Additionally, the institution has announced early benefit payments for September to accommodate the upcoming holidays.

National Insurance Institute: Benefit payment schedule updated for the holidays
Due to the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute is updating its payment schedule for millions of recipients. Benefits will be transferred to bank accounts earlier than originally planned.

National Insurance Institute ordered to pay benefits: A significant court ruling
The Labor Court accepted the claim of a woman who worked in her husband's business, after the National Insurance Institute denied her unemployment benefits, claiming there was no employer-employee relationship. Judge Ravit Tzadick ruled that the evidence presented proves otherwise.

Humiliation in National Insurance Institute committees: "Find a job and just deal with it"
Three years after the disaster, Nova survivors describe a series of humiliations in medical committees and inconceivable bureaucratic demands to receive the disability percentages they are entitled to.

National Insurance Institute to Pay Child Allowances on September 20
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute is preparing to transfer monthly child allowances. Funds will be deposited into Israeli family accounts on September 20, 2026.

National Insurance Institute: Temporary election work will not affect unemployment benefits
The National Insurance Institute has clarified the rules for unemployment benefit recipients working during the 26th Knesset election period. Provided specific conditions are met, income from election-related work will not impact benefit payments.

National Insurance Institute adjusts benefit payment schedule for September
Ahead of the autumn holidays, the National Insurance Institute announces a significant adjustment to payment dates for millions of beneficiaries, including unemployment, disability, and child benefits.

National Insurance Institute to Advance Benefit Payments on September 8
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute will advance unemployment and income support payments to September 8. Find out who is eligible and how the funds will be deposited.

National Insurance Institute reveals benefit data: up to 1,868 shekels monthly
The National Insurance Institute of Israel has released data on the distribution of billions of shekels to 1.3 million families. The current system presents a complex dilemma for policymakers: how to ensure a safety net for children while maintaining incentives for parental employment.

Important notice from the National Insurance Institute: How to withdraw funds from the "Savings for Every Child" program
The National Insurance Institute reminds the public that withdrawing funds from the "Savings for Every Child" program does not require using paid services: the application can be submitted directly to the managing body independently and at no extra cost.

National Insurance Institute: How to claim rental assistance you may not know you are entitled to
The National Insurance Institute, in cooperation with the Ministry of Construction and Housing, has launched an initiative to help citizens claim their rights. Approximately 40,000 Israelis identified as potentially eligible for rental assistance will receive an SMS with instructions.

National Insurance Institute makes unusual appeal to Omer Adam's new wife
A few hours after the couple's lavish wedding in Italy, the National Insurance Institute noticed a quick change on social media and rushed to send a public and particularly surprising message to the young bride.

National Insurance Institute: Benefit payments to be transferred tomorrow
The National Insurance Institute announces that long-term benefits will be distributed tomorrow to eligible recipients. These include old-age pensions, survivor benefits, disability, mobility, and nursing care payments. The institution is also introducing a new digital service to simplify the process of exercising rights.

National Insurance Institute to Disburse Benefits: Starting from 1,838 Shekels Tomorrow
The National Insurance Institute will transfer long-term benefits to hundreds of thousands of citizens in Israel tomorrow. How much will you see in your bank account, who is eligible to receive it, and when will the money arrive? All the details.

Supreme Court on the failure at the National Insurance Institute: Appoint a CEO immediately after the elections
A panel chaired by Justice Yitzhak Amit determined that the lack of a permanent CEO for nearly four years is a "sevenfold more severe" failure at this time. The state was required to submit an update notice by November 30. Movement for Quality Government: "The foot-dragging must end."

National Insurance Institute News for Eligible Citizens: A Simple and Fast Path to Benefits
The National Insurance Institute is publishing digital brochures that consolidate information on rights, benefits, and perks in one place, with direct links to forms and services on their website. Targeted groups include discharged soldiers, senior citizens, victims of hostilities, and mothers.

National Insurance Institute demands hundreds of thousands of shekels from former national team footballer
Former football star Shimon Abuhatzira has filed a petition with the Haifa District Court, claiming that the Tax Authority had previously guaranteed he would be exempt from National Insurance contributions on income earned while playing in Greece. Despite this, the National Insurance Institute is now demanding approximately 350,000 shekels from him.

National Insurance Institute: Benefit payments to be transferred in two days
This week, the National Insurance Institute will finalize benefit distributions for August to hundreds of thousands of eligible Israelis. Find out which payments are expected this Friday and how the average benefit amount has changed.

National Insurance Institute: August Benefit Payments Schedule
This week, the National Insurance Institute will finalize benefit payments for hundreds of thousands of eligible Israelis. Here is the distribution schedule and the latest update on payment amounts.

800 billion shekels: The deficit in the National Insurance Institute
The actuarial deficit of the National Insurance Institute is estimated at nearly double the cost of the war, and the reserve fund intended to cover it is expected to be depleted as early as 2035 — ten years earlier than originally planned. The aging population is inflating benefit payments, but the question is whether this is the only reason or if there is also a policy failure here. Gad Lior...

National Insurance Institute Denied Benefits: The Frustrating Reason
The National Labor Court ruled that a self-employed worker injured on the job is not covered by the National Insurance Institute if registration was completed after the accident. Despite the worker contacting an accountant, the court held that this did not constitute valid insurance coverage at the time of the injury.

National Insurance Institute: Benefits to be paid early for the holidays
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute has announced early payment dates for unemployment benefits, income support, and long-term allowances. The first payments will be issued on September 8, with further advancements scheduled later in the month.

How much does the state pay for each child and is it right for a large family to receive more?
About 1.3 million families receive child benefits for approximately 3.2 million children, with the state depositing 58 shekels per month into each child's savings fund. While 28% of children in Israel live below the poverty line, studies indicate that reducing benefits has encouraged labor market participation while having a limited impact on birth rates.

National Insurance Institute with good news for benefit recipients: money will be transferred in just 3 days
Due to the weekend, the National Insurance Institute is updating on the early payment of a series of benefits and grants for hundreds of thousands of eligible people in Israel. How much money will you receive in your bank account and when exactly?

National Insurance Institute: Benefit Payment Schedule for August and September
The fixed date for the payment of long-term benefits for August falls this year on a Friday, and following rumors about an early payment, the National Insurance Institute has clarified the schedule. Significant early payments are expected in September due to the Tishrei holidays.

National Insurance Institute Dramatically Increases Grants: Who Is Eligible for Reimbursement
The National Insurance Institute's expenditure on medical cannabis reimbursements for work-related injury victims and victims of hostile acts has surged in recent years. Data shows a sharp increase in the number of eligible individuals, particularly among victims of hostile acts. Here is how the reimbursement mechanism works and who may be eligible.

National Insurance Institute: Benefit payments to be transferred early
Due to the upcoming weekend, the National Insurance Institute is adjusting the payment schedule for various benefits for hundreds of thousands of Israelis. Find out exactly when the funds will reach your bank account.

National Insurance Institute: How to maximize benefits and exercise your rights
The National Insurance Institute has published guidelines to help citizens better exercise their rights to benefits. In many cases, applicants may be eligible for additional payments, retroactive benefits, or re-examination if their health condition worsens.

National Insurance Institute Denies Benefits: Court Ruling Details
A technician sought to have his back and neck injuries recognized as work-related due to heavy lifting. The Labor Court rejected the claim, clarifying the requirements for the micro-trauma theory.

National Insurance Institute accelerates benefit payments for September
The holiday season brings changes to the payment schedule: The National Insurance Institute announced today that two payment dates in September have been moved up. Who will receive their funds as early as September 8, and which benefits will be paid early on September 22?

National Insurance Institute to Distribute Child Allowances Today
The government agency is transferring monthly child allowances to assist with upbringing expenses, alongside regular deposits into a savings plan and special grants that can reach hundreds of shekels depending on the children's age.

Court Recognizes Soroka Hospital Employee's Injury as Work-Related
An employee of Soroka Hospital injured his back while lifting laundry bags, but the National Insurance Institute claimed it was a routine action. The Labor Court accepted his claim, recognized the injury as a work-related injury, and ordered the institution to pay him 4,000 shekels in expenses.

National Insurance Institute: Child Allowances to be Paid Tomorrow
The National Insurance Institute has announced the date for the transfer of child allowances to over one million eligible families in Israel. The updated payment amounts are provided below.

Will the National Insurance Institute cut benefits dramatically? "Not just a scenario"
The deficit in the National Insurance Institute already stands at billions of shekels, and forecasts indicate that the institution may face a shortage of resources as early as 2029. Economic commentator Matan Hodorov warns: "If we do nothing, in the end, none of us will enjoy social security." So what steps are on the table, and who might have to pay more?

Tens of thousands of disabled parking permits to be revoked: Plan to curb the phenomenon that has spiraled out of control
The inter-ministerial team examining eligibility for disabled parking permits recommends shifting the mechanism to rely primarily on National Insurance Institute determinations. Hundreds of thousands of existing permits will be re-examined, with many expected to be revoked. Over the past decade, the number of vehicles associated with disabled permits has surged by 322%.

National Insurance Institute: Urgent Update on Branch Operations Until September 2
The National Insurance Institute has announced a temporary suspension of in-person services nationwide. Here is what you need to know about benefit payments and digital access during this period.

National Insurance Institute to transfer child allowances in three days
In three days, child allowances will be transferred to the bank accounts of eligible parents to help cover upbringing expenses. These are the full conditions for receiving the money and how to immediately increase the children's savings.

National Insurance Institute reverses decision on disability benefits
A committee initially determined that a 19-year-old woman with 23% disability in her dominant hand "did not lose her earning capacity." However, her lawyer challenged the decision and successfully secured an increase in her benefits. Here are the details of the case.

National Insurance Institute warning: today is the deadline for insurance payments
The Institute updates that today is the deadline for monthly reporting and payment for self-employed individuals and employers, and warns against severe financial sanctions and linkage for those who do not settle their debt on time.

National Insurance Institute announces changes to benefit payment dates
Reporting and insurance premium payment deadlines for the self-employed and employers have been adjusted due to the Sabbath. Most monthly benefits are expected to be deposited into accounts earlier than scheduled.

National Insurance Institute Issues Urgent Warning: Late Payments May Incur Fines
The National Insurance Institute reminds self-employed individuals and employers that the deadline for reporting and paying insurance premiums is August 16. Delays will result in fines and significant linkage differentials.
"He said he was from the National Insurance Institute": Daughter prevents scam against her father
A couple from Ashdod arrived at the woman's father's house after he stopped answering calls and found him with a man who, according to the indictment, was attempting to defraud him of 80,000 shekels. The investigation uncovered three additional cases, and the prosecution has filed an indictment with a request for detention.

National Insurance Institute to pay extended benefits: this is the significant decision that was made
Less than 24 hours after an argument with his employer about a work trip, a truck driver suffered a stroke. The court accepted the expert's opinion and recognized the incident as a work-related accident, despite the opposition of the National Insurance Institute.

National Insurance Institute: 2025 Summary of the 'Savings for Every Child' Program
The National Insurance Institute has released its report on the 'Savings for Every Child' program, revealing 25.4 billion shekels in accumulated savings. Acting CEO Tzvika Cohen urged parents to take a more active role in managing these accounts to maximize future benefits.

National Insurance Institute Begins Benefit Distributions: Check Your Bank Accounts
August has arrived, and the National Insurance Institute has already transferred the first benefits to those eligible. When will the rest of the benefits be distributed, when is the mandatory reporting deadline, and by how much has the average payment increased this year?

National Insurance Institute: Benefits may arrive earlier than expected
The Tishrei holidays are expected to affect payment dates for some benefits in September. Current dates on the National Insurance Institute website are subject to change.

National Insurance Institute to pay 11 million shekels: Details on the new branch lease
The National Insurance Institute will lease 800 square meters and 30 parking spaces for a ten-year term. The deal is expected to generate approximately 11 million shekels for the Levinstein Group.

National Insurance Institute to Distribute Allowances: Payments Scheduled for Tomorrow
The National Insurance Institute announces a centralized payment transfer for unemployment benefits and income support. Individual amounts are calculated based on personal data and previous income records.