National Insurance Institute Announces October Payout Dates for Benefits

The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has announced the dates for various benefit payments scheduled for October. On October 12th, recipients will receive unemployment benefits and income support payments. Unemployment benefits are intended for individuals who have lost their jobs and meet eligibility criteria, providing temporary income while they search for new employment. Eligibility typically depends on factors such as prior work history, job loss circumstances, and registration with employment services. The amount of unemployment benefit is calculated based on the individual's previous income and other regulations.

Income support is a benefit designed to provide a basic income for those without sufficient means to live, and unlike unemployment benefits, it does not necessarily require prior work experience. Eligibility for income support is determined by household income, age, marital status, assets, and work capacity, according to legal provisions. The benefit amount varies based on personal circumstances and family status.

Separately, self-employed individuals and employers must report and pay their insurance contributions by October 15th. On October 20th, the institute will disburse child benefits. Finally, on October 28th, a range of long-term benefits will be paid out to a large number of Israelis. These include old-age pensions, disability benefits, survivor benefits, special services for severely disabled individuals, work injury benefits, and alimony payments.