Bituah Leumi will pay up to 9,126 shekels - who is eligible for the money

Bituah Leumi pays benefits of up to 9,126 shekels to families raising children with disabilities or severe illnesses. The amount of the payment depends on the child's condition and their degree of dependence on assistance. There are five levels of payments, as well as supplements, including 10,774 shekels for artificial respiration.

Bituah Leumi pays monthly benefits to families raising children with disabilities or severe illnesses. The maximum payment is 9,126 shekels. The amount of the benefit is determined by the child's condition, necessary treatment, and degree of dependence on assistance from others. As of January 1, 2026, five levels of payments have been established: 1,943, 3,820, 4,501, 7,181, and 9,126 shekels per month. Families of children with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hearing and vision impairments, Down syndrome, diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis, severe allergic reactions, and other conditions are eligible for the benefit. The absence of a specific diagnosis on the list does not mean automatic rejection — eligibility may arise from the need for ongoing treatment or significant assistance in daily life. The maximum payment is awarded in the most severe circumstances: prolonged treatment or hospitalization, dialysis, parenteral nutrition, severe immunodeficiency. A supplement of 10,774 shekels is provided for children requiring artificial respiration. For families with two or more children with disabilities, each child's benefit is increased by 50%. The benefit is transferred on the 28th of each month.