Israel to Provide Financial Aid to FlyDubai Attack Victims
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's National Insurance Institute will provide financial and medical aid to Israeli passengers affected by an attempted terror attack on a FlyDubai flight. Victims can receive one-time payments of up to 160,000 shekels or lifelong monthly allowances starting at 1,100 shekels, depending on their assessed disability. The state will also cover all medical and psychological treatment costs, with potential additional support for those unable to work.
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- Israeli passengers affected by the FlyDubai flight attack can now receive state financial and medical aid.
- Aid includes one-time payments up to 160,000 shekels or lifelong monthly allowances starting at 1,100 shekels.
- Eligibility requires a medical evaluation to determine disability status and the extent of trauma.
- The state will cover all medical and psychological treatment costs without time limits.
- Additional support is available for victims unable to return to work due to their injuries.
- Reimbursement for previously self-paid medical expenses will also be provided.
Following the official recognition of an attempted terror attack on a FlyDubai flight as a hostile incident, Israel has opened access to financial assistance for affected Israeli passengers. The National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) has issued new guidelines detailing the state aid available, which includes lump-sum payments, monthly allowances, and medical and psychological support.
To qualify for assistance, passengers must first apply for disability status and undergo a medical evaluation by a commission of specialists, including doctors and psychiatrists. This commission will assess the impact of the incident, with a particular focus on post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and physical injuries sustained during the event.
The amount of financial aid will be determined by the assessed disability level. Individuals with a disability rating between 10% and 19% will receive a one-time payment ranging from approximately 50,000 to over 160,000 shekels, calculated based on their disability percentage and age. Those deemed 20% disabled or higher will be eligible for lifelong, tax-exempt monthly benefits, starting at around 1,100-1,200 shekels and increasing with the disability percentage, potentially exceeding 5,500 shekels for 100% disability.
Additional support is available for those unable to return to work due to psychological or physical consequences, with monthly payments tied to their previous salary, potentially reaching 10,000-15,000 shekels. This includes aid for those who have lost earning capacity and during medical treatment periods.
Beyond financial aid, victims are entitled to full coverage of medical and psychological treatment costs, with no time limit on therapy. Reimbursement for previously self-paid medical and therapeutic expenses is also provided. Passengers with significant disabilities may receive further benefits, such as professional rehabilitation support, funding for academic education, annual recreation stipends, and tax discounts.
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