Israel to Offer Monthly Disability Benefits Up to 9,126 Shekels for Children
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By Томер Адони
What happened
Israel's National Insurance Institute will provide monthly disability benefits for children with severe illnesses or disabilities, ranging from 1,943 to 9,126 shekels, with additional supplements for specific needs like ventilation or multiple caregivers. Eligibility is based on medical condition, treatment requirements, and dependency, with applications requiring comprehensive medical documentation.
- 01Israel offers monthly disability benefits up to 9,126 shekels for children with severe illnesses.
- 02Benefit amounts vary based on the child's medical condition and dependency.
- 03Additional payments are available for specific needs like mechanical ventilation.
- 04Families with multiple disabled children receive a 50% increase per child.
- 05Applications require detailed medical documentation for assessment.
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