National Insurance Announces Payment Dates for October Benefits
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The National Insurance Institute has set the payment dates for October 2026 benefits in Israel. Unemployment and income support recipients will be paid on October 12, child benefits on October 20, and long-term disability, old-age, and other benefits on October 28. Employers and the self-employed must report and pay insurance contributions by October 15. These dates represent a return to the regular payment schedule after September's holiday-influenced changes.
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- National Insurance payments for October 2026 are scheduled to begin on October 12.
- Unemployment and income support benefits will be paid on Monday, October 12.
- Child benefits are scheduled for payment on Tuesday, October 20.
- Long-term benefits, including disability and old-age pensions, will be paid on October 28.
- Employers and the self-employed must report and pay insurance contributions by October 15.
The National Insurance Institute has announced the payment schedule for October 2026 benefits. Unlike September, which saw shifts due to holidays, October payments will revert to their regular dates. Recipients of unemployment and income support benefits will be the first to receive their payments, with funds expected to be credited within three days, on Monday, October 12.
Child benefits, amounting to approximately 169 NIS for the first child, will be disbursed on Tuesday, October 20. The main payment date for long-term benefits, including general disability, old-age, survivors, long-term care, and child disability, is set for Wednesday, October 28.
In 2026, the full general disability pension for an individual is 4,711 NIS, and the basic old-age pension is 1,838 NIS, potentially reaching up to 2,757 NIS with maximum seniority additions. Additionally, employers, self-employed individuals, and non-workers must report and pay National Insurance and health insurance contributions by Thursday, October 15. This date also includes the quarterly payment for those not employed. The Institute advises timely organization for these reporting and payment obligations.
