National Insurance Institute Invests Millions in Rehabilitation for Victims of Hostile Acts
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The National Insurance Institute is investing NIS 28 million to expand rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts through "Nefesh, Guf, Ruach" complexes. Eligible individuals with at least 20% disability will receive free access to leisure, sports, and therapeutic activities for their first year. Over 30,000 victims are recognized, with a focus on accessibility in the southern region, including three complexes in the Gaza envelope area.
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- The National Insurance Institute is investing NIS 28 million in rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts.
- Eligible victims with at least 20% disability will receive free services for their first year.
- The "Nefesh, Guf, Ruach" complexes offer a wide range of leisure, sports, and therapeutic activities.
- Over 30,000 victims of hostile acts with 20% or more disability are recognized by the institute.
- Three complexes are located in the Gaza envelope area, with a focus on southern residents.
- The initiative aims to support victims' return to a full life beyond financial assistance.
The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has announced a significant investment of approximately NIS 28 million to expand rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts. This initiative, part of the "Nefesh, Guf, Ruach" (Soul, Body, Spirit) complexes, aims to provide a comprehensive therapeutic environment encompassing leisure, sports, treatment, and social activities.
The complexes offer a wide array of facilities, including swimming pools, gyms, sports and competitive activities, lectures, workshops, complementary physical and mental therapies, and family-oriented programs. The goal is to create a central hub where individuals can regularly engage in activities, receive support, connect with others, and foster a sense of community.
Services are available to individuals recognized by the National Insurance Institute as victims of hostile acts with at least 20% disability. For these eligible individuals, the first year of participation in these programs is free of charge. Currently, over 30,000 individuals are recognized as victims of hostile acts with 20% or more disability. Approximately half of them reside in the southern region of Israel, prompting a special focus on accessibility in that area.
Three of the complexes are located in the Gaza envelope and its surroundings, specifically in Sh'ar HaNegev, Adinim, and Sderot, with additional complexes spread across the country. These facilities were selected through an equitable tender process, with most meeting the eligibility criteria and approved under the initiative of the Fund for Developing Services for the Disabled, within the National Insurance Institute's fund administration. This approach aims for the widest possible distribution of services.
The Fund for Developing Services for the Disabled will provide ongoing support and evaluation of the complexes' usage and emerging needs. The collected data will inform improvements and the potential expansion of eligible recipients and services. Zvika Cohen, Acting Director General of the National Insurance Institute, stated that the institute's commitment extends beyond financial aid, offering support for victims and their families to return to a full life. He encouraged all eligible individuals to utilize the nearest complex for leisure, sports, and therapeutic activities.
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