Bituach Leumi — Social Insurance

Everything about Israel's social insurance system. Rights of new immigrants and mandatory payments.

Bituach Leumi — Israel's Social Insurance System

While Israel's economy is capitalist, it has strong aspects of a social economy. Israel has developed one of the most advanced social security systems in the Middle East.

What is Bituach Leumi?

Bituach Leumi (National Insurance Institute) is a government organization providing social protection to all residents of Israel. Every resident is required to pay contributions and is entitled to receive benefits.

Main types of benefits:

• Old-age pension (Kitzat Zikna) — monthly payment upon reaching retirement age
• Disability allowance — for people with disabilities
• Unemployment benefits — temporary support when losing a job
• Child allowance — monthly payments to families with children
• Absorption basket (Sal Klita) — special allowance for new immigrants
• Maternity allowance — payments related to childbirth

Rights of new immigrants:

New immigrants have a special status in the Bituach Leumi system. In the first months after Aliyah, they receive the absorption basket and are exempt from some mandatory payments.

Our services:

• Consultations on Bituach Leumi rights
• Assistance with benefit applications
• Filing appeals in case of rejection
• Support for new immigrants

We will help you understand your rights and receive all entitled benefits.