National Insurance Institute to Distribute Millions in Benefits October 28
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's National Insurance Institute will disburse millions in monthly benefits on October 28, the day after the Knesset elections. Eligible families will also receive an increased heating allowance of 664 shekels. Unemployment and child benefits were paid earlier in October. New rules allow unemployment recipients to earn more during the election period under specific payment conditions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Millions in Israeli benefits to be paid October 28, following Knesset elections.
- An increased heating allowance of 664 shekels is available for eligible families.
- Unemployment benefit recipients can earn up to 19,600 shekels during elections without reduction.
- Payment source is critical for unemployment benefit recipients working during the election period.
- Regular benefits include disability, old age, and child support payments.
The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has announced its payment schedule for October, with millions of recipients set to receive their regular monthly benefits on October 28, the day after the Knesset elections. This includes payments for disability, old age, loss of a breadwinner, care for the needy, and children with disabilities. Additional payments for mobility, work accident victims, alimony, rehabilitation, and other state support will also be disbursed on the same day. The institute is also providing a supplementary heating allowance of 664 shekels for eligible families, an increase from the previous 649 shekels. This payment is intended to help cover winter energy and heating costs and is primarily for pensioners meeting specific Bituah Leumi criteria, not automatically granted to all disability benefit recipients. Eligibility depends on factors like pension age and additional allowances. Payments are generally automatic, requiring no separate application. Meanwhile, unemployment and subsistence benefits were paid on October 12, and child benefits on October 20. The institute has also clarified rules for unemployment benefit recipients working during the election period. Between September 12 and November 10, they can earn up to 19,600 shekels without a reduction in benefits if paid directly by a candidate, party, or the Central Elections Committee. However, working through a staffing agency might affect benefit amounts, making the source of payment crucial.
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