News for National Insurance Institute Knesset approves extending unemployment payments to mid-AugustKnesset approves extension of unemployment payments, as well as expansion to include those receiving other stipends. State Comptroller report: Largest number of complaints pertain to Transportation MinistryAnnual State Comptroller report shows Israelis complain most often about Transportation Ministry, Health Ministry.Most Israelis who lost jobs due to coronavirus haven't returned to the workforceNearly 70% of Israelis unemployed due to coronavirus outbreak have not returned to work, statistics show. 'Coronavirus' child grants to be paid during PassoverGrant of 500 NIS per child will be transferred to parents during Passover instead of afterwards, National Insurance Institute promises. Mother arrested for injecting kids with insulin to get benefitsMother of 10 suspected of injecting 5 of her children with insulin to fake their diabetes, get annuities from National Insurance Institute. Why is the National Insurance Institute hounding Elor Azariya?National Insurance Institute demands NIS 5,000 from Azariya as a 'discharged soldier.' Following publication, demand cancelled. Discrimination among bereaved families to be abolishedFamilies of terror victims entitled to all pension funds and benefits from National Insurance will not have to choose which to give up. It's not an incentive for parents - it's a grant for children!MK Merav Ben-Ari responds to Arutz Sheva's article on school grants. With comments by Arutz Sheva. Israeli government offers financial incentives to divorced momsRich divorced moms get 1,000 NIS per child, while most children suffering poverty get nothing at all. Opinion. Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly coupleJerusalem resident arrested after he impersonated National Insurance employee, stole thousands of shekels from elderly couple. Teenage yeshiva students exempted from National Insurance taxMinisterial Committee for Legislation approves Shas MK's law exempting yeshiva students under age 19 from paying NII premiums. Israel's Social Security Report: In 2044 money runs outActuarial report: Starting 2026 National Insurance payments to exceed received funds, forcing institution to open reserve fund. More than 1 in 5 Israelis living below poverty lineMore than 20 percent of Israelis are living below the poverty line, the annual poverty report finds. Israel near bottom of OECD for welfare expenditureAccording to 2015 National Insurance report, Israel is fourth lowest among OECD countries in welfare expenditure. 5 years later, terror victim beats Nat'l InsuranceBeing stabbed 13 times, watching friend murdered didn't entitle her to meaningful compensation, NII argued. How Arabs are fleecing National InsuranceNational Insurance head reveals how a billion shekels go to eastern Jerusalem Arabs who trick system, vows to stop terror payments. NII Asks Terror Victim Why Attacker Stabbed HimStabbed in Tel Aviv bus attack, Shai Ohana was shocked to receive letter from National Insurance Institute asking if he knew his attacker. Shalom Yohai Sherki Recognized as Terror VictimShalom Yohai Sherki, who was murdered when a terrorist rammed his car into a bus stop, officially recognized by the State as terror victim. 31 Civilians Killed in Terror Attacks Since 2014Terrorism on sharp rise in Israel as annual figure from 2013-2014 jumps from 2 civilian murders to 31 terror-related deaths in 2014-2015. Defense Ministry: Soldiers to Receive CompensationSome 300 IDF soldiers have been declared handicapped as a result of Operation Protective Edge last summer, the Defense Ministry said. 2,495 Israelis Killed in Terror Attacks Since 1948The National Insurance Institute announces figures ahead of Memorial Day, which begins Sunday night. Cabinet Approves Stripping Terrorists of BenefitsTerror murderers who are Israeli citizens will not enjoy National Insurance benefits even if they are released early in 'deals,' 'gestures.' ‘Increase Retirement Age, or Raise Taxes’National Insurance head reveals 50% of funding goes to payments to elderly, suggests raising retirement age. Jewish Mother Shot by IDF in Financial CrisisMother of 11 accidentally shot by IDF had her benefits slashed, says Review Board's "Arab doctor saw settlers and decided to take revenge."National Insurance Leads in Public ComplaintsOmbudsman reports on 2012 complaints. Bituach Leumi faces most complaints, followed by police. Part-Timers Now Eligible for Unemployment BenefitsA new law will make it easier for Israelis who work part-time will for the first time qualify for unemployment benefits.Helping the Poor, or Hurting?The institute charged with helping the poor has become their nightmare due to "draconian" policy, lawyer says. Bill to Give POWs Disability BenefitsMK Israel Hasson has submitted a bill that would automatically award POWs a 20% disability payment. |
