The National Insurance Institute cares for all individuals and families in Israel who are unable to support themselves on their own, and pays them an income support benefit.
Eligibility for income support benefit is reviewed for a family unit, we therefore consider, in examining eligibility, the income and occupations of your spouse and yourself. If both of you met the
conditions of entitlement, a
claim for income support benefit should be submitted.
A person who has submitted a claim for a disability pension, and his claim has not yet been approved, can submit a claim for income support benefit in the meantime. In such a case he must meet one of the "situations of entitlement" to the benefit (including the condition of reporting to the Employment Service).
An income support benefit is also paid to children who are either orphans by losing both parents or abandoned by them.
The benefit is paid starting with the month in which the claim was submitted to the National Insurance; there is no retroactive payment of this benefit. It is therefore important to submit the claim without delay.
For updates about income support in the wake of the war, click here.
What am I required to do when submitting an income support claim?
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The conditions of entitlement and other information are available
here
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A jobless person must
report to Employment Service. An exemption is granted
in the following cases
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To avoid delays, supporting documents can be attached to the
claim form
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You can track your claim's status on the
Personal Service website. A documents completion notice will be sent if necessary
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In the approval letter on the
Personal Service website, ensure if an action is required for continued eligibility
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Current payment for the previous month is generally due on the 12th of each month, except on the first month
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You must carry on reporting to
Employment Service
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In case of a change in your
employment status or
family situation , you must inform us via the website to avoid debts