The entitlement for reasons of equity relies on family composition and an income test on income from any source (retirement pension, work, rent) earned in the six months prior to the filing of the application.
The income allowed according to family composition as of as of Jan 01, 2024 is:
- Insured person earning up to 57% of the average wage – NIS 7,146 .
- Insured person with a spouse or a childThe son or daughter of an insured person (including foster child, adopted child and grandchild supported entirely by the insured person, except for a married child) who meets one of the following conditions: *up to age 18; *if completing his studies at a post-elementary educational institution or studying in a framework to complete matriculation exams, or having a learning disability and studying in a framework recognized by the NII– up to age 20; *if in a pre-army IDF framework – up to age 20;* if a volunteer in a framework of public service for up to 12 months and his army service is deferred due to this volunteering – up to age 21; *if serving compulsory service in the IDF – up to age 24; *if serving in the voluntary National Service – up to age 24;*if studying in an "atuda" framework and deferring army service due to studies – up to age 24. earning up to 76% of the average wage – NIS 9,527 .
- For each additional child or spouse, another 7% will be added to the 76% rate – NIS 878 .
The share of income exceeding above thresholds will be deducted from the allowance you are entitled to.
You will receive payment of a benefit if the balance equals more than 10% of the original entitlement.