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The Public Health Association launched an accessible 'Mobile Garden' project, bringing nature and planting workshops to 200 children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Eitan Horn, a survivor who spent two years in Hamas captivity after being abducted on October 7, 2023, has criticized the Israeli government's financial and state support for returned hostages.

The National Insurance Institute highlighted Billy the Bot for 24/7 benefit queries and distributed the 2026 annual heating grant of 664 NIS to eligible seniors.

The National Insurance Institute released the October 2026 payment dates, confirming a return to regular schedules alongside a 28 million ₪ investment in rehabilitation centers for terror victims.

The High Court of Justice ruled that the National Insurance Institute can no longer appoint or manage doctors on its medical committees, shifting authority to the Minister of Labor to eliminate conflicts of interest.

Matan Shlomo and his cousin survived the October 7 massacre at Zikim Beach after hiding in a bush for eight hours. Today, he battles severe trauma and fights the National Insurance Institute for disability rights.

A National Insurance Institute report reveals that Israel spent tens of billions on the civilian toll of the war, highlighting 58 billion in reservist pay and a surge in mental health disabilities.

Three years after October 7, official data reveals 1,029 civilian deaths and over 87,000 victims of hostilities, with the state disbursing billions in compensation.

A Tel Aviv Labor Court ordered the National Insurance Institute to grant a student 12 extra months of professional rehabilitation after finding that severe threats and PTSD constituted special circumstances.

The National Insurance Institute announced that unemployment benefits and income support will be paid on October 12 to eligible Israeli residents meeting specific criteria.

A security forces member injured during a routine gym workout has been recognized as a work-injury victim, securing millions of shekels in total compensation and a permanent disability pension.

The National Insurance Institute faces severe criticism from labor courts and lawyers after freezing thousands of autism disability allowances amid fraud suspicions and secret blacklists.

A comprehensive guide details proposed inter-ministerial reforms for Israel's disability parking permits, linking eligibility to functional tracks and potentially canceling thousands of non-qualifying permits.

Israel's National Insurance Institute outlines September 2026 benefit payment schedules and advances due to the holidays. Child and long-term allowances are adjusted, while average payouts rose by up to 2.64%.

Israel's National Digital Agency announced that the National Insurance Institute and Tax Authority will integrate into the unified gov.il personal portal by year-end.

A PWC simulation shows provident fund savings for children yield up to 50,000 NIS more than bank deposits. With 98,000 accounts moved in 2025, experts urge complete fund transfer rights.

The National Insurance Institute announced a dedicated hotline for Israelis abroad operating in three languages. Additionally, benefit payments for September will be advanced ahead of the Tishrei holidays.

The Tel Aviv Labor Court recognized a 70-year-old firefighter as a workplace accident victim due to lung disease, rejecting the National Insurance Institute's opposition and ordering 7,000 NIS in legal fees.

Israel's National Insurance old-age pension rules for 2026 highlight the impact of income tests between retirement age and age 70. Deferring the pension due to work income can permanently increase lifetime monthly payouts by 5% per year.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has recognized a stroke suffered by a 60-year-old Israel Airports Authority supervisor as a work injury, linking it to a heated argument with a colleague.

Israel's banks and currency exchanges are accused of profiting from undocumented foreign workers. Industry leaders claim financial institutions facilitate 450 million NIS in monthly untaxed transfers.

The Nazareth Regional Labor Court ruled that a heart attack suffered by a 59-year-old factory worker in Kibbutz Beit HaShita after learning of his employer's terminal illness constitutes a recognized work injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.