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Israel Considers Overhauling Autism Services, Potentially Affecting Benefits
A committee led by Nir Kedar has recommended overhauling Israel's autism support system, shifting diagnoses to HMOs and implementing a needs-based service model. This follows a dramatic rise in spending and diagnoses, with benefit expenditures projected to reach NIS 18 billion by 2030.
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- 01Israel may overhaul autism services, moving diagnoses from private providers to HMOs.
- 02A new tiered system would base services on individual child needs, not just diagnosis.
- 03State spending on autism benefits has surged, projected to reach NIS 18 billion by 2030.
- 04The number of autistic children in Israel has increased by 490% since 2013.
- 05Recommendations could influence National Insurance benefits and standardize diagnoses across ministries.
The proposals could impact National Insurance benefits by standardizing diagnoses across government bodies. The recommendations require government approval and a clear implementation plan.
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