National Insurance Institute Details Maternity Grant Amounts Ahead of Hebrew New Year

The National Insurance Institute has announced the amounts for maternity grants, coinciding with preparations for the Hebrew New Year. The institute, in a social media post, wished families well and highlighted the maternity grant as a key benefit to help cover initial expenses following childbirth. The grant amount varies based on the number of children in the family. As of January 1, 2026, the grant for a first child will be 2,103 shekels, for a second child 946 shekels, and for a third child and subsequent children, 631 shekels. For multiple births, the grant is significantly higher: 10,514 shekels for twins, 15,771 shekels for triplets, with an additional 5,257 shekels for each extra child. Eligibility extends beyond hospital births to include home births, stillbirths after 22 weeks of gestation, adoptions of children up to age ten, and receiving a child for foster care under surrogacy arrangements, subject to specific conditions. Residency in Israel is generally required, though non-residents may be eligible under certain work-related circumstances. In most cases, the grant is automatically transferred to the bank account used for child allowances. For home births, the grant is processed after notification from the Ministry of Health, while international births, adoptions, and surrogacy require a formal application. The institute emphasized that the grant amounts are not uniform and depend on the number of children and birth circumstances, with automatic payment mechanisms in place to streamline the process for eligible recipients. Families are encouraged to verify their eligibility and understand the procedures by contacting a National Insurance Institute branch.