How do I obtain it?

Which govt. agency?

Who is eligible?

Entitlement Description

Fill out application and submit with following documents:

  • Medical records
  • Confirmation from educational framework
  • Letter confirming receipt of developmental therapies
  • Teudat Zehut &ishur bank

Bituach Leumi

Children ages 0–18 yrs, who are dependent on others

Disabled Child Benefit

monthly pension given to parents taking care of a special-needs child according to criteria

  • Fill out a form requesting medical examination
  • Provide relevant medical information
  • Fill out application for transportation benefit from Bituach Leumi

Lishkat Briut Mechuzit –

Bituach Leumi

Children ages 3-18 yrs., who are classified with 60% mobility handicap.

Transportation Benefit –

Monthly transportation pension/assistance in purchasing a car.

Fill our relevant papers including medical records, psychologist's report, and confirmation of paramedical services.

Bituach Leumi

Adults over 18 yrs, who need help with daily living skills, or if they need constant supervision to prevent risk to himself or others.

Special Services Benefit – monthly pension given to legal guardian (apitropus) taking care of an adult who needs full-time help.

Same as above.

Bituach Leumi

Adults with special needs, over age 18 yrs.

Disability Benefit – monthly pension given to legul guardian taking care of special-needs adult

Contact the department of childhood development/chronic illness in your Kupat Cholim, in order to evaluate needs and to obtain approval for therapies.

Kupot Cholim including Supplementary Insurance

Special-needs children, all ages, and with the proper certification even those enrolled in a special ed. framework

Paramedical Therapies

(physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy)

Same as above.

Supplementary Insurance in Kupot Cholim

Special-needs children, all ages.

Emotional Therapies

(psychological help, horseback riding therapy, art therapy)

 

  • Application
  • Medical records
  • Recommendation from Kupat Cholim on pending home construction.
  • Social worker's report
  • Price estimate

Health Ministry of

Housing Ministry

Handicapped child

Housing Adaptations

Financial assistance in renovating an apartment interior necessary forchild's functionality/mobility

According to bank's requirements

Bank for Mortgages

Housing Ministry

Parents of special-needs child who receive pension from Bituach Leumi

Housing Assistance

Mortgage/loan for improving housing conditions

Document #127 for income tax should be filled out by the doctor

Income Tax

Parents of children diagnosed with mental retardation, blindness, cerebral palsy, insanity (and children with learning disorders enrolled in special ed. school)

Income Tax Benefits

(credits)

Letter from Bituach Leumi confirming monthly pension

Pertinent agencies

(Bezeq, Iriya, Mas Hachnassah etc.)

Parents/legal guardians who receive a pension from Bituach Leumi

General Benfits

Discounts on phone bills, purchase tax, Arnona, payments to doctors in Kupot Cholim

  • Application for handicap tag
  • Medical records
  • Copy of driver's teudat zehut and license.
  • Confirmation from Bituach Leumi on receipt of disability pension.

Transportation Ministry

Children over age 3, with at least 60% handicap or limited walking ability

Parking Tag   -Handicapped Vehicle