Allowances

The National Insurance Institute of Israel has published the payment schedules and reporting deadlines for October 2026, returning to regular dates after a holiday-heavy September.

The National Insurance Institute resumes full branch operations and standard payment schedules across Israel following the conclusion of the Sukkot holiday period.

A Jerusalem resident was charged with large-scale fraud involving dozens of false claims for disabled child allowances, unlawfully obtaining 9.3 million shekels.

The National Insurance Institute is expanding digital and advisory services for senior citizens, utilizing 4,500 volunteers and a dedicated hotline to ensure full rights realization.

Bituach Leumi will advance September 2026 benefit payments due to the High Holidays. Unemployment benefits will be paid on September 8, long-term benefits on September 22, and child allowances on September 20. The average benefit is now 5,280 NIS.

Ahead of August, the National Insurance Institute has released updated payment dates. Some allowances will be disbursed early due to the weekend, while the average payment amount has reached 5,280 shekels following indexation.

The National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) has announced the distribution date for long-term allowances. On July 28, eligible recipients, including pensioners, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving long-term care benefits, will receive their payments.