Conditions of entitlement - Income test for a person who has income from work only

For a person who has no spouse (single), or has a spouse who does not meet the definition of spouse under the Old-Age Insurance Law:

- If your income from work is less than NIS 4,913 (as of 01.01.2012) you may be entitled to a full old-age pension

 - If your income from work is more than NIS 4,913 (as of 01.01.2012) but less than NIS 7,135 (as of 01.01.2012)  – you may be entitled to a partial old-age pension.

- If your income from work is more than NIS 7,135 (as of 01.01.2012)  – you may be entitled to a partial old-age pension or may not be entitled to any pension. Please contact the local NII branch closet to your place of residence to check your eligibility. 

For a person who has a spouse who meets the definition of spouse under the Old-Age Insurance Law:

- If your income from work is less than NIS 6,550 (as of 01.01.2012) you may be entitled to a full old-age pension

 - If your income from work is more than NIS 6,550 (as of 01.01.2012) but less than NIS 9,888 (as of 01.01.2012)  – you may be entitled to a partial old-age pension.

- If your income from work is more than NIS 9,888 (as of 01.01.2012)  – you may be entitled to a partial old-age pension or may not be entitled to any pension. Please contact the local NII branch closet to your place of residence to check your eligibility. 

Note: If you have a child with you – the income test amounts will be higher than those listed above.