Israel's National Insurance Institute Updates October Payment Schedule and Aid Programs
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has released its October payment schedule, with benefits for the unemployed, children, and disabled individuals disbursed on regular dates. The Institute also allocated 28 million shekels for rehabilitation services for victims of hostile actions, establishing new centers, particularly in southern Israel. Deadlines for insurance contribution payments were also noted for October 15.
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- Israel's Bituah Leumi announced October benefit payments will follow a regular schedule.
- Child benefits are set for October 20, with a base of 169 shekels per child.
- Long-term benefits, including disability and old-age pensions, are due October 28.
- Bituah Leumi allocated 28 million shekels for rehabilitation of terror victims.
- New rehabilitation centers are opening, with a focus on southern Israel.
- October 15 was the deadline for insurance contribution payments.
The National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituah Leumi) has announced its payment schedule for October, returning to its regular timetable after holiday-affected adjustments in September. Unemployed individuals and those receiving minimum income support payments received their monthly benefits on Monday, October 12. Child benefits are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, with a base amount of approximately 169 shekels for the first child. Long-term benefit recipients, including those with general disability, elderly, survivor, care, and child disability benefits, will receive their payments on Wednesday, October 28. The full general disability benefit for an individual in 2026 is set at 4711 shekels, while the basic old-age pension is 1838 shekels, potentially rising to about 2757 shekels with maximum seniority increments.
In addition to benefit payments, the Institute reminded employers, self-employed individuals, and the unemployed of the October 15 deadline for reporting and paying national insurance and health insurance contributions, including quarterly payments for the unemployed. Timely submission of reports and payments is advised to prevent issues with benefit processing.
Separately, Bituah Leumi allocated approximately 28 million shekels to expand rehabilitation services for victims of hostile actions under the "Nefesh, Guf, Ruach" (Soul, Body, Spirit) project. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive support system including leisure, sports, therapy, and social interaction through specialized centers nationwide. Services are available to individuals officially recognized by Bituah Leumi as victims of hostile actions with at least a 20% disability. Participants will receive free access to center services for their first year. Over 30,000 individuals in Israel currently meet these criteria, with about half residing in the country's south. Three project centers are located near the Gaza Strip in Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council, Adi Negev Rehabilitation Center, and Sderot, with others operating elsewhere. The selection process for centers was competitive, and the Institute will monitor their effectiveness and participant needs to guide future service expansions.
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