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Increment for dependents
A recipient of an old-age pension may be entitled to an increment for "dependents": spouse and children of the pension recipient. This increment will be paid only to a person who meets the definition of "spouse" or "child" in the National Insurance Law.
A housewife is not entitled to an increment for "dependents" (spouse and children).
Increment for a wife
Paid to the pension recipient for a wife who is an Israeli resident who does not receive a pension under the National Insurance Law, and who meets all conditions set down in the law.
Increment for a husband
Paid to the pension recipient for a hysband who is an Israeli resident who does not receive a pension under the National Insurance Law, and who meets all conditions set down in the law.
Increment for children
Paid to the pension recipient for his son or daughter (including a stepchild, adopted child or grandchild whom he is supporting completely, but excluding a teenager who is married), who meets the conditions set down in the law.
Rate of the increment
The increment for a child is paid for the first two children only. The amount of the increment for each of the first two children is NIS 469 (as of 01.01.2012) . The amount of the increment for a husband / wife is NIS 745 (as of 01.01.2012) .
Submitting a claim for the increment
You can request the increment for a spouse on the Old-Age Pension Claim form.
If you are already receiving your old-age pension and you want to receive the increment, you must fill out a separate application form and send it to the NII branch closest to your place of residence.
Receipt of the increment by the spouse
It is possible for the spouse to receive the increment directly in his or her bank account.
The spouse must contact the National Insurance Institute in writing and attach authorization from the bank noting the bank's name and address and the number of the account into which the increment is to be transferred.
A common-law couple
A common-law couple is considered as a married couple in the National Insurance Law. Therefore, if you live with your spouse under one roof but are not married, you should report to the National Insurance Institute on your status as a common-law couple. Failure to do so may result in your accumulating debts to the Institute.
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