Dialysis

The parent of a child receiving fixed dialysis treatment may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from birth to age 18 years and three months, provided that he meets the basic requirements.

In January 2022, the disabled child allowance has been raised for children receiving a regular dialysis treatment, up to 235% (instead of 188%). This entitlement is granted for prolonged and heavy medical treatment.

Documents to be submitted   

• Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
• Updated medical certificate detailing the child's medical and functional condition, type and frequency of treatment received and details regarding the continuation of treatments program.

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

The child eligible for an allowance due to dialysis, is entitled to a benefit rate of 235% amounting to NIS 8,313 .

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.

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 recommended to read further 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 benefit 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 functions – 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 Board, how these medical problems affect the functioning of the child and his parents.
• Receiving a disabled child allowance entitles to benefits from other institutions and organizations.