How do I obtain it? | Which govt. agency? | Who is eligible? | Entitlement Description |
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Fill out application and submit with following documents:
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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 |
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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)
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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 |
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Transportation Ministry |
Children over age 3, with at least 60% handicap or limited walking ability |
Parking Tag -Handicapped Vehicle |