Poverty
In January 2021 it published a report on poverty and inequality in Israel, which showed that 1,980,309 Israelis lived below the poverty line in 2020 - 23% of Israeli citizens and 31.7% of Israeli children. In the Jewish population, the proportion was 17.7%, and in the ultra-Orthodox sector 49%. In the Arab population it was 35.8%. Unemployment benefits alone rescued 23.6% of families from poverty, compared to 2% in 2019.National Insurance contributions
It collects both health insurance contributions, which are transferred to the various sick funds, and National Insurance contributions, for which both employers and employees are liable. Those paid below 60% of the average wage – 6,164Benefits
A wide range of benefits are available, including:Children
Monthly child allowance for all children with special benefits for children whose parent was killed by a spouse and benefits for disabled children.Adults
Disability pensions and Attendance Allowance to individuals who have lost the ability to earn a living due to medical disability, individuals whose earning capacity has dropped by at least 50%, and homemakers whose ability to perform household tasks has decreased by at least 50%. The monthly pension rate is determined by the degree of disability. There are six levels of long-term care benefit and recipients can choose between cash benefits and long-term care services. Accident injury benefits, for up to 90 days, and may be followed by a work disability benefit. Women and children who have a court judgment for maintenance payments, but are not getting them. Maternity and paternity allowances and a birth or adoption grant. Grants for widows, widowers and orphans. Old-age pensions for citizens, permanent residents and olim who were 60 at most when they arrived in the country.Burial
Burial expenses for everyone who dies and is buried in Israel, and for residents who die abroad.Compensation
Compensation for Blood Transfusion, Scalp Ringworm and polio victims. Additional benefits are payable under theIncome support
Income support is payable to those who are incapable of work, and Income supplement to those whose income from work or other sources is insufficient. Unemployment benefit is payable for a maximum of 175 days depending on the number of dependents.See also
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