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Israel's National Insurance Institute Details Work Injury Benefits
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.
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- 01Bituah Leumi offers work injury benefits covering up to 75% of lost income for temporary disability.
- 02The benefit period for work injuries can last up to 13 weeks (91 days).
- 03A maximum daily payment of 1,314.25 shekels is set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
- 04Work injuries include commuting accidents and, under certain conditions, incidents during remote work.
- 05Applications for work injury benefits must be submitted within 12 months of the incident.
- 06Individuals with ongoing consequences can apply for disability assessment and continued medical treatment.
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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