Israel's National Insurance Institute Sets October Payment Dates, Allocates Funds for Terror Victims
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has released its October 2026 payment schedule, with benefits disbursed on October 12, 20, and 28. The institute is also investing 28 million shekels to expand rehabilitation services for terror attack victims, focusing on specialized centers, with the first year of attendance being free for eligible individuals. October 15 is the deadline for reporting and paying insurance contributions. The new rehabilitation services aim to provide comprehensive support, with a particular emphasis on residents of southern Israel.
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- Bituah Leumi set October 2026 payment dates, returning to a regular schedule after holiday disruptions.
- 28 million shekels will fund rehabilitation for victims of hostile actions at specialized centers.
- Eligible victims of hostile actions with 20% disability will receive their first year of center attendance free.
- October 15 is the deadline for reporting and paying insurance and health contributions.
- Child benefits start at approximately 169 shekels for the first child.
- Full monthly disability benefit for an individual in 2026 is 4711 shekels.
The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has announced the payment schedule for October 2026, confirming a return to regular disbursement dates after holiday-related adjustments in September. Recipients of unemployment and subsistence benefits received their payments on Monday, October 12. Child benefits are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, with the base amount for the first child set at approximately 169 shekels. Long-term benefit recipients, including those receiving disability, old-age, survivor, care, and child disability benefits, will receive their payments on Wednesday, October 28. The full monthly disability benefit for an individual in 2026 is 4711 shekels, while the basic old-age pension is 1838 shekels, potentially rising to about 2757 shekels with maximum seniority allowances.
In addition to payment dates, Bituah Leumi has set October 15 as the deadline for employers, the self-employed, and unemployed individuals to submit reports and pay insurance and health contributions. This includes quarterly payments for those not currently employed. The institute advises all payers to organize these procedures in advance to avoid issues.
Furthermore, Bituah Leumi is allocating approximately 28 million shekels to enhance rehabilitation services for victims of hostile actions. These funds will support specialized "Soul, Body, Spirit" centers offering a comprehensive support system including leisure, sports, therapy, and social interaction. Eligibility requires official recognition as a victim of hostile actions with at least a 20% disability. The first year of attendance at these centers will be free for eligible recipients. Over 30,000 individuals are currently recognized by Bituah Leumi as victims of hostile actions with a 20% or higher disability, with about half residing in southern Israel. Consequently, three of the selected centers are located in the Gaza border region, specifically in the Sha'ar HaNegev regional council, the Adi Negev rehabilitation center, and the city of Sderot, to ensure accessibility in that area. The program also includes facilities in other parts of Israel, selected through an open tender process. The Bituah Leumi-affiliated Fund for the Development of Services for Persons with Disabilities will oversee the centers' operations, evaluating their effectiveness and user needs to guide future service improvements and potential expansion.
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