Benefit sums


As of 1.7.2016, long-term care benefits are calculated based on service units.

Cash benefit rates are presented below, by service units determined for the elderly patient 

(as of Jan 01, 2024)


For a person who employs a foreign worker

Eligibility level of benefit recipientNumber of service unitsSum of cash benefit
​Level 1: Very dependent on assistance from other9.75 unitsNIS 1,996 *
Receives reduced benefit due to income5 units{30202}
​Level 2: Exceedingly dependent on assistance from others16 unitsNIS 3,275
Receives reduced benefit due to income8 units{30204}
Level 3: Completely dependent on assistance from others18 unitsNIS 3,684
Receives reduced benefit due to income9 units{30206}


For a person who employs an Israeli worker

Eligibility level of benefit recipientNumber of service units Sum of cash benefit
Level 1: Very dependent on assistance from others9.75 unitsNIS 1,996 *
Receives reduced benefit due to income5 units{30202}
​Level 2: Exceedingly dependent on assistance from others19 units NIS 3,889
Receives reduced benefit due to income9.5 units {30207}
Level 3: Completely dependent on assistance from others22 units NIS 4,503
Receives reduced benefit due to income11 units {30208}

 

* The sum of benefit does not change eligibility level 9.75 or 5 if a foreign or Israeli worker is employed. 


The benefit is paid on your bank account on the 28th of each month.

For some months of the year, the payment date of the benefit may vary on the occasion of holidays. Payment dates are updated on the benefit payments table.