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Israeli Families Spend Over $400 Monthly on Healthcare Costs
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת גלעד
First reported by Bizportal · 16 hours ago
What happened
Israeli families are spending an average of 1,551 shekels ($420 USD) monthly on healthcare, encompassing taxes, insurance, dental care, medications, and other services. Costs for supplementary health insurance vary significantly by age, and out-of-pocket expenses are influenced by family plans and co-payments.
- 01Israeli families spend an average of 1,551 shekels ($420) monthly on healthcare.
- 02This total includes health taxes, supplementary insurance, dental care, and medications.
- 03Supplementary health insurance costs increase significantly with age.
- 04Dental care is the second-largest healthcare expense for households.
- 05Health tax rates vary by income bracket and will change in 2026.
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