Staying abroad - A person who is receiving a special old-age benefit

If a person receiving a special old-age benefit is living temporarily abroad and he continues to be an Israeli resident, he will continue to receive the special benefit only during the month in which he went abroad and the month in which he returned from abroad.

The benefit may be resumed at the discretion of the National Insurance Institute in the month in which he returns to Israel.

If a person who is receiving a special old-age benefit lives abroad for a prolonged period of time, his benefit is stopped from the month in which he left the country. Payment of the benefit will resume upon his return to Israel only if he is recognized as an Israeli resident. A spouse who remains in Israel must contact the National Insurance Institute branch closest to his place of residence to clarify his rights.