National Insurance Announces October 2026 Payout Dates and Heating Grant
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The National Insurance Institute has set October 2026 payment dates for various benefits, including child and disability pensions, with most returning to regular schedules. Eligible seniors will also receive an annual heating grant of 664 shekels per family, an increase from last year. The grant aims to assist with winter costs for those meeting specific income or disability supplement criteria. Payments are automatic for eligible recipients, who can contact the Institute for any discrepancies.
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- October 2026 benefit payments are scheduled, with most returning to regular dates.
- Child benefits are set for payment on October 20, with the base amount at 169 shekels.
- Long-term benefit payments, including disability and old-age pensions, are due October 28.
- A full general disability pension in 2026 is 4,711 shekels.
- A basic old-age pension in 2026 is 1,838 shekels.
- Eligible seniors will receive a 664 shekel heating grant in October 2026.
- The heating grant increased from 649 shekels paid last year.
The National Insurance Institute has announced the payment schedule for October 2026, with most benefits returning to their regular dates after September's holiday-adjusted schedule. Recipients of unemployment benefits and income support already received their payments on October 12. Child benefits are scheduled for payment on Tuesday, October 20, with the base amount for the first child set at approximately 169 shekels. The main payout date for long-term benefits, including general disability, old-age, survivors, long-term care, and child disability benefits, is set for Wednesday, October 28. In 2026, a full general disability pension for an individual is 4,711 shekels, and a basic old-age pension is 1,838 shekels, potentially reaching 2,757 shekels with maximum seniority additions.
Additionally, the National Insurance Institute will disburse the annual heating grant to eligible seniors in October. For 2026, the grant amount is 664 shekels per family, an increase from the 649 shekels paid last year. This grant aims to help recipients with heating and electricity costs as winter approaches. It is a one-time annual payment automatically deposited into bank accounts for those who meet the criteria, requiring no special application. Eligibility is generally for those who have reached retirement age and receive an old-age pension, a special old-age benefit, or a survivors' pension, provided they meet at least one of two criteria: receiving an income supplement in October, November, or December of that year, or receiving an old-age pension with a disability supplement to maintain their previous benefit level.
The heating grant is a family payment, not an individual one. Those eligible will receive it as part of their October payments without needing to submit a separate form. Individuals who believe they qualify but do not see the payment should contact National Insurance for clarification on their eligibility and payment status.
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