National Insurance Announces October Payment Schedule for Thousands of Beneficiaries
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- National Insurance payments resume regular schedule in October.
- Unemployment, income support paid Oct. 12.
- Child allowances disbursed on Oct. 20.
- Long-term benefits scheduled for Oct. 28.
- Contribution payment deadline is Oct. 15.
The National Insurance Institute is returning to its regular payment schedule in October following the recent holiday period. Beneficiaries will receive their payments on the established dates throughout the month.
The first wave of payments will commence on Monday, October 12, with the deposit of unemployment benefits and income support payments. Later in the month, on Tuesday, October 20, child allowances will be disbursed. The base amount for the first child is approximately 169 shekels this year.
The main payment date is Wednesday, October 28, when long-term benefits will be issued. This includes payments for general disability, old-age pensions, survivors' benefits, disabled child allowances, and long-term care.
As part of the 2026 amount updates, a full general disability pension for an individual is set at 4,711 shekels. A basic old-age pension for an individual stands at 1,838 shekels, potentially reaching up to approximately 2,757 shekels with maximum seniority additions.
Additionally, the National Insurance Institute reminds employers, self-employed individuals, and non-working individuals that Thursday, October 15, is the deadline for reporting and paying national insurance and health insurance contributions for the quarter.
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