National Insurance Payments and Deadlines for October 2026
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The National Insurance Institute has set payment dates for October 2026, with most benefits disbursed on regular schedules. Key deadlines include October 15 for insurance contribution reporting and payments. The Institute has also invested NIS 28 million to expand rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts, with a focus on the southern region and Gaza envelope communities.
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- National Insurance payments for October 2026 are scheduled, with most returning to regular dates.
- The deadline for reporting and paying national insurance and health insurance contributions is October 15.
- Child benefits will be paid on October 20, with other long-term benefits on October 28.
- The National Insurance Institute invested NIS 28 million to expand rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts.
- Over 30,000 victims of hostile acts with at least 20% disability are recognized by the Institute.
- Three new rehabilitation complexes for victims are located in the Gaza envelope area.
The National Insurance Institute has announced the payment schedules for October 2026, with most payments returning to their regular dates after September's holiday-affected schedule. Recipients of unemployment benefits and income support received their payments on Monday, October 12. Child benefits, amounting to approximately NIS 169 for the first child, will be paid on Tuesday, October 20. Long-term benefit recipients, including those receiving disability, old-age, survivors, long-term care, and child disability benefits, will receive their payments on Wednesday, October 28. Full general disability benefits for an individual in 2026 are set at NIS 4,711, while basic old-age benefits start at NIS 1,838, potentially reaching NIS 2,757 with maximum seniority additions.
In addition to payment dates, a crucial deadline for employers, self-employed individuals, and the unemployed is Thursday, October 15. This date marks the mandatory reporting and payment of national insurance and health insurance contributions, including quarterly payments for those not currently employed. The Institute advises prompt attention to these reporting obligations.
Separately, the National Insurance Institute revealed an investment of approximately NIS 28 million in expanding rehabilitation services for victims of hostile acts. This initiative, part of the "Soul, Body, Spirit" complexes, aims to provide a comprehensive therapeutic environment including leisure, sports, therapy, and social activities in dedicated centers across the country. These services are available to individuals recognized by National Insurance as victims of hostile acts with at least 20% disability. The first year of services is free for eligible individuals. Currently, over 30,000 victims with 20% or more disability are recognized, with about half residing in the southern region, prompting a focus on accessibility there. Three of the selected complexes are located in the Gaza envelope area: Sha'ar HaNegev, Adi Negev, and Sderot, alongside other national locations. The selection process involved a competitive call for proposals, with most qualifying centers approved by the National Insurance's Fund for the Development of Services for the Disabled. The fund will monitor these centers to assess usage and identify needs, potentially leading to future expansions of eligibility and services.
