The parent of a child diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the circular of the Ministry of Health, is entitled to disabled child allowance from the age of 91 day to 18 years and three months, provided that he meets the basic requirements.
A child who is still in the diagnosis process may be entitled to an allowance for other reasons, such as supervision, it is therefore recommended to submit a claim at this stage already.
Documents to be submitted
- Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
- Medical diagnosis by a psychiatrist for children and teenagers, neurologist or developmental pediatrician.
- Psychological diagnosis by a clinical/developmental/educational/rehabilitation psychologist, including the use of a psychological test adapted to the child's age.
- Statement mentioning the diagnostic tool used for the diagnosis (GARS, CARS, PODIT, ADOS, ADI-DSM-IV), in accordance with the circular of the Ministry of Health.
Attaching all above documents to the claim will enable us to determine the allowance eligibility without summoning the child to appear before the Medical Board.
Should eligibility be established upon the documents, your right to require, within 45 days, an examination by the Medical Board in presence of the child is reserved.
Benefit rates
A child with ASD is entitled to a benefit rate of 100% and an additional
monthly pension which amount overall to NIS 3,479 (as of Jan 01, 2024).
The benefit is paid retroactively for up to one year prior to the date of claim submission.
For further information on benefit payment, click here.
Entitlement period
- Child diagnosed before 3 years old - will be granted eligibility until age 10.
- Child diagnosed after 3 years old - will be granted automatic and permanent eligibility up to age 18 and 3 months.
Important
- You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medical Board provided by "Helping Hand" centers.
- It is suggested to read further information on developmental delay (until age 3) and on child depending on the help of others in activities of daily living (from age 3). It is important to note that these types of entitlement require the actual examination of the child by the Medical Board.
- If you were summoned to appear with your child before a Medical Board and your child does not require assistance for everyday functionsDressing, eating, control and urine and bowel movements, washing, mobility in the home. – you may request these activities to be excluded from examination.
- Prior to the Medical Board, it is recommended to prepare a list of your child's medical problems, and to indicate, during the Committee, how these medical problems affect the functioning of the child and his parents.