Holocaust survivors receive increased care assistance and other payments

The Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority has increased care assistance for people with dementia, raised medical expense reimbursements, and increased loan amounts as of November 1, 2026. The monthly assistance increase affects about 1,500 people: for those hiring a foreign worker, from 1,000 to 1,250 shekels; for those in institutions, from 1,400 to 1,789 shekels.

The Holocaust Survivors' Rights Authority, under the Prime Minister's Office, has increased financial assistance for people with dementia, raised medical expense reimbursements, and increased loan amounts for Holocaust survivors as of November 1, 2026. The monthly assistance increase affects about 1,500 Holocaust survivors suffering from dementia. For those hiring a foreign home care worker, assistance rose from 1,000 to approximately 1,250 shekels per month—a 25% increase. For those in long-term care facilities, the payment increased from 1,400 to 1,789 shekels per month—about 28%. Treatment expense reimbursement rates have been updated: physiotherapy in a facility—220 shekels, at home—300; hydrotherapy—270; occupational therapy in a facility—210, at home—260; specialist consultation—343 shekels. Maximum loan amounts have been increased by approximately 22%: for rehabilitation—up to 4,630 shekels; for rent, home repairs, and a child's wedding—up to 6,460; for purchasing an apartment—up to 8,655; for a medically indicated car, electric scooter, and treatment—up to 10,360 shekels. Authority Director Attorney Ronit Rozin stated that the levels and types of support must meet the changing needs of Holocaust survivors.