Bituach Leumi

National Insurance Institute:

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.

Poverty on the increase:

Almost 2 million Israelis live beneath the poverty line

Around 1 in 4 Israelis have forgone medical treatment or hot meals in recent times.

'Coronavirus' child grants to be paid during Passover

Grant of 500 NIS per child will be transferred to parents during Passover instead of afterwards, National Insurance Institute promises.

Bill Blocking Terrorists' Benefits Passes Second, Third Readings

Landmark initiative to begin removing incentives for terrorist prisoners and 'gestures' to the PA advances in Knesset.

Pension Fund Contribution Rate to Be Raised to 17.5%

Raised rates to take effect on January 1; new workers without pension agreements to begin pension plan within 6 months.

MKs Seek Public Debate over ‘Handicapped’ Criteria

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

National Insurance Leads in Public Complaints

Ombudsman reports on 2012 complaints. Bituach Leumi faces most complaints, followed by police.

Helping the Poor, or Hurting?

The institute charged with helping the poor has become their nightmare due to "draconian" policy, lawyer says.

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.

National Insurance Institute Strike to Continue

The Jerusalem District Labor Court decided that it will not end an ongoing strike by employees of Israel's social welfare administration.