The obligation of payment of insurance contributions also applies during the time of your stay abroad. If you travel abroad, you must contact the branch of the National Insurance Institute nearest your place the residence, to notify your travel and organizes your insurance coverage for your stay outside of the country. Failing to pay insurance contributions during your stay abroad will result in suspension of health services at your return in Israel.
For your information, insurance contributions arrears will cause penalties and linkage, even the loss of your rights at the National Insurance Institute and suspension of health services.