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National Insurance Announces October 2026 Payout Schedule

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Originalביטוח לאומי בבשורה משמחת: מענק של 1,838 שקל בדרך לחשבונכם

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  • National Insurance Institute released October 2026 payment schedule.
  • Unemployment and income support paid October 12th.
  • Child benefits disbursed on October 20th.
  • Long-term benefits paid on October 28th.
  • Insurance contribution deadline is October 15th.

The National Insurance Institute has released its payment schedule for October 2026, with recipients of unemployment and income support benefits being the first to receive their payments on Monday, October 12th. Child benefits, amounting to approximately 169 shekels for the first child, will be disbursed on Tuesday, October 20th. The main payout date for long-term benefits, including general disability, old-age, survivors, long-term care, and child disability benefits, is set for Wednesday, October 28th. In 2026, a full general disability pension for an individual is 4,711 shekels, while the basic old-age pension for an individual is 1,838 shekels, potentially reaching up to 2,757 shekels with maximum seniority additions. Employers, self-employed individuals, and others are reminded that the deadline for reporting and paying National Insurance and health insurance contributions, including the quarterly payment for non-workers, is Thursday, October 15th. The Institute advises all parties to organize their reports and payments accordingly to meet the deadlines.

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