Bituah Leumi: you may be entitled to up to 5,289 shekels
The article explains the eligibility conditions for the income support benefit from Bituah Leumi. The maximum payment for a single parent aged 55 or older with two or more children is 5,289 shekels. Requirements regarding income, residence in Israel, registration with the employment service, and the impact of car ownership on the benefit are described.
An article on the Cursor Info website, published on September 11, 2026, details the conditions for receiving the income support benefit from the National Insurance Institute of Israel (Bituah Leumi). The benefit is intended for individuals and families with low incomes who cannot independently ensure sufficient income. The maximum payment is 5,289 shekels per month for a single parent aged 55 to retirement age raising two or more children. The benefit amount depends on age, family composition, and income. For people aged 25 to 54, the maximum amount for a single person is 2,076 shekels, and for a couple, 2,855 shekels. For the age group 55 and older, amounts are higher: a single person can receive up to 2,596 shekels. Requirements include: residence in Israel for at least 24 months, registration with the employment service, and income and asset checks. Owning a car worth less than 46,138 shekels does not disqualify one from the benefit. The article also lists cases of exemption from visiting the employment service: illness, caring for a sick person, pregnancy, and military reserve service. Refusing a job offer may result in loss of the benefit for two months.