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Tel Aviv Labor Court Approves Class Action Against Health Funds Over Family Discount Policy
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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Tel Aviv Labor Court approved a class action against Israel's major health funds for offering discounted rates to families from the fourth child onward, allegedly discriminating against other insured individuals. The Ministry of Health plans to review the policy, and the case will proceed focusing on future remedies.
- 01Tel Aviv Labor Court approves class action against four health funds over family discount policy.
- 02Lawsuit claims exemption from payment starting at fourth child violates equality under National Health Insurance Law.
- 03Data shows the benefit disproportionately favors Haredi families due to higher fertility rates.
- 04Health funds argue policy was approved by Ministry of Health, which now plans a review team.
- 05Court allows case to proceed but notes challenges in retroactive compensation due to regulatory compliance.
- 06Plaintiffs seek future cancellation of discounted family rate as Ministry no longer supports exemption.
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