Hidden payments – seven National Insurance benefits you don't know about

The article lists seven National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) benefits that many Israelis are unaware of or do not claim. These include: a wage supplement (maanak avoda), a care allowance (kitzbat sherutim meyuchadim), a mobility allowance (gimlat nayadut), an elderly allowance (kitzbat siud), an income guarantee (avtachat achnasa), maternity benefits for the self-employed and unemployed (dmei leida), and associated discounts on arnona, water, and electricity. The author encourages readers to check their entitlements independently through their personal online account.

The article on the Kursor portal lists seven types of National Insurance Institute (Bituah Leumi) benefits that, according to the author, many Israelis do not claim due to lack of awareness or bureaucratic barriers. The first is 'maanak avoda', a state supplement to low wages, especially beneficial for single parents, part-time workers, and citizens over 55. The second is 'kitzbat sherutim meyuchadim' for people with serious health problems: for moderate dependency, about 1,974 shekels per month is paid, and for maximum dependency, up to 7,294 shekels. The third is 'gimlat nayadut' for citizens with musculoskeletal disorders, which can be received concurrently with general disability. The fourth is 'kitzbat siud' for the elderly with daily living difficulties; a committee assesses the actual ability to perform basic tasks. The fifth is 'avtachat achnasa', a minimum income guarantee for families and individuals, including part-time workers; as of early 2026, amounts have been indexed by 48–95 shekels. The sixth is 'dmei leida' for self-employed women, students, and temporarily unemployed women; in addition to maternity pay, a one-time grant is paid: 2,103 shekels for the first child, 10,514 for twins. The seventh is a package of discounts on arnona, water, electricity, and communications, which become available after applying for a basic benefit but require a separate application. The author recommends checking eligibility through the personal account on the authority's website.