National Insurance Institute Details New Compensation for Flydubai Attack Victims
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The National Insurance Institute is providing new financial and medical aid to Israeli passengers of the Flydubai flight, officially recognized as an act of hostility. Victims must undergo medical assessment to determine disability ratings, which dictate compensation amounts, ranging from one-time payments to lifelong pensions. The aid also covers extensive medical and psychological treatments, with additional benefits for those with severe disabilities.
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- Israeli passengers from the Flydubai flight are eligible for state aid after the incident was declared an act of hostility.
- Compensation is determined by disability ratings assessed by a medical committee, ranging from 10% to 100%.
- Disability ratings of 10-19% result in a one-time payment between approximately NIS 50,000 and NIS 160,000.
- Ratings of 20% or higher grant a lifelong, tax-exempt monthly pension starting at around NIS 1,100.
- Aid includes unlimited psychological treatment and potential compensation for income loss, up to NIS 15,000 monthly.
- Higher disability ratings offer additional benefits like vocational rehabilitation and study funding.
Following the Ministry of Defense's official designation of the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight as an act of hostility, Israeli passengers are now eligible for state assistance. The National Insurance Institute's victims of hostility department will manage the cases of those affected. To receive benefits, passengers must first file a claim for disability assessment and appear before a medical committee. This committee, comprising doctors and psychiatrists, will evaluate the physical and psychological trauma, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and injuries sustained during the incident.
The amount of financial aid depends on the assessed disability percentage. Individuals with a disability rating between 10% and 19% will receive a one-time payment ranging from approximately NIS 50,000 to over NIS 160,000, calculated based on the exact percentage and the claimant's age. A disability rating of 20% or higher entitles recipients to a lifelong, tax-exempt monthly pension. The minimum monthly payment for a 20% disability is around NIS 1,100 to NIS 1,200, increasing with the disability level. For instance, a 50% disability yields about NIS 2,700 monthly, and a 100% disability grants over NIS 5,500.
Furthermore, passengers unable to return to work due to their injuries may qualify for income loss or medical care compensation. This monthly payment is linked to their previous salary, potentially reaching NIS 10,000 to NIS 15,000 per month. Beyond financial compensation, victims of hostility are entitled to comprehensive coverage for medical and psychological needs, including unlimited psychological and psychiatric treatment, medication cost coverage, and retroactive reimbursement for past treatment expenses. Those with higher disability ratings may also receive additional benefits such as vocational rehabilitation, academic study funding, annual vacation allowances, and discounts on property taxes and other levies.
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