News and updates about NII

MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ Criteria

National Insurance Institute accused of trying to save money by pushing through changes to ‘handicapped’ status.

MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ Criteria

NII Panel Agrees on Benefit Package for Disabled Israelis

A social services panel has reached an agreement on improving the meager monthly benefits for some 200,000 Israelis who have disabilities.

NII Panel Agrees on Benefit Package for Disabled Israelis

MK: 'Cruel' Workplace to Blame for Poverty

MK Shelly Yechimovich says a “cruel” work culture is largely to blame for poverty in Israel.

MK: 'Cruel' Workplace to Blame for Poverty

Poverty Levels Stable for 2008

The level of poverty in Israel remained stable in 2009, says annual NII report.

Poverty Levels Stable for 2008