Eligibility


A mother who gave birth in a hospital or was hospitalized immediately after childbirth, and is one of the following:

A resident of Israel or the wife of a resident of Israel (even if the birth 
   took place outside of Israel);


An employee or self-employed woman working in Israel (even if she is 
   not a resident of Israel, provided that the birth took place in Israel);


The wife of an employee or a self-employed person employed in Israel 
    for at least 6 consecutive months immediately preceding the birth 
    (even if the mother and her spouse are not residents of Israel, if the 
    birth took place in Israel).