Birth grant - Conditions for entitlement

A woman who gave birth in a hospital or was hospitalized immediately after the childbirth, and is also one of the following, is entitled to a birth grant:

1.  An Israeli resident or the wife of an Israeli resident (even if the birth took place outside of Israel).
2.  A woman who has been working in Israel or whose spouse has been working and employed in Israel for at least the 6 consecutive months preceding the birth, even if they are not Israeli residents (except for residents of the Autonomy area and territories), provided that the birth took place in Israel.

If the woman who gave birth is no longer alive, her spouse or the newborn's guardian is entitled to receive the birth grant.

birth of a live newborn or birth after the 26th week of pregnancy