Israel's National Insurance Institute Details Work Injury Benefits
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has reminded citizens about benefits for work-related injuries, which can compensate for up to 75% of lost income for up to 13 weeks. The daily benefit is capped at 1,314.25 shekels starting in 2026. The definition of a work injury includes commuting and, in some cases, remote work incidents. Applications for benefits must be filed within 12 months of the injury.
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- Bituah Leumi offers work injury benefits covering up to 75% of lost income for temporary disability.
- The benefit period for work injuries can last up to 13 weeks (91 days).
- A maximum daily payment of 1,314.25 shekels is set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
- Work injuries include commuting accidents and, under certain conditions, incidents during remote work.
- Applications for work injury benefits must be submitted within 12 months of the incident.
- Individuals with ongoing consequences can apply for disability assessment and continued medical treatment.
Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has updated information regarding benefits for individuals injured at work, reminding citizens of their eligibility for compensation. The institute can provide financial support to those who have suffered a work-related injury or occupational disease and are temporarily unable to work, even if their absence is for a few weeks.
The benefit aims to compensate for lost income during a period of temporary disability, which can last up to 13 weeks (91 days). This period can be continuous or broken up and begins the day after the injury. The daily benefit is calculated at 75% of the income on which insurance contributions were paid, based on earnings from the three full months prior to the injury or an alternative calculation using the month of injury and the two preceding months, with the higher amount used. A maximum daily payment of 1,314.25 shekels is in effect from January 1, 2026. The calculation considers various income components, including overtime and bonuses.
For employed individuals, if the absence is less than 12 days, benefits start from the third day after the injury. If the absence exceeds 12 days, payments begin the day after the incident. The employer covers the day of the injury itself. Self-employed individuals have different rules, with benefits paid after the first 12 days of absence, provided they are registered and have paid their insurance contributions.
The definition of a work injury extends beyond direct accidents on the job to include commuting accidents, provided there are no significant deviations from the usual route. Injuries sustained while working from home can also be recognized if directly related to work. In some cases, psychological damage from workplace incidents, and even assaults, may be considered work-related injuries.
To apply, employees need a referral from their employer, while the self-employed must complete a specific form. Medical documentation is required, and claims can be tracked online. If long-term consequences persist after the initial benefit period, individuals can apply for disability assessment, which may lead to a lump sum or monthly disability payments, as well as continued medical treatment related to the injury. Applications for work injury benefits must be submitted within 12 months of the injury.
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