Bituah Leumi will transfer benefits early — 4,711 shekels already on the way

Bituah Leumi has published the benefit payment schedule for October 2026. After the September changes related to the holidays, payments return to the regular schedule. The first payments — unemployment benefits and income support — are expected on October 12. Child allowances will be transferred on October 20, and long-term payments on October 28. The deadline for employer and self-employed reporting is also set for October 15.

Bituah Leumi has published the benefit payment schedule for October 2026. After numerous changes in September related to the holidays, payments in October return to the regular schedule. The first payments, on October 12, will be unemployment benefits and income support. Child allowance will be transferred on October 20 — the basic amount for the first child is about 169 shekels. The main payment date for long-term benefit recipients is October 28: general disability benefits, old-age pensions, survivors' benefits, care benefits, and child disability benefits. The full general disability benefit for a single person is 4,711 shekels. The basic old-age pension is 1,838 shekels, with a maximum seniority supplement of up to 2,757 shekels. A separate important date is October 15: the deadline for submitting reports and paying contributions to Bituah Leumi and health insurance for employers, self-employed individuals, and non-working persons. For the latter, this is also the deadline for the quarterly payment. Bituah Leumi recommends preparing in advance.