Mobility Benefits

“Person with mobility limitation” - a resident of Israel , from age 3 to retirement age , in whose case a medical commission of the Ministry of Health has determined a percentage of mobility limitation on account of impairment in the lower limbs, according to a specified list of impairments. Under certain conditions, the entitlement for benefit may be prolonged for persons who have reached retirement age.

A person whose life is centered in Israel. Among the criteria for determining residence in this context: permanent place of residence, place at which the family is staying, place of the children's education, main place of work, place of learning.

The age at which the insured person is eligible for old-age pension, conditional on means test. The age gradually rises until, at the end of the process, it will reach 67 for men and 64 for women.

A monthly pension paid to a  person with mobility limitation for his/her mobility expenses. The pension is updated in accordance with the rates of increase in the costs of vehicle maintenance.

Israeli resident living in Israel, aged over 3 but not over the retirement age as defined in law for men (see definition and table in “General Definitions”), in whose case a medical committee has determined a percentage of mobility limitation on account of impairment in the lower limbs, according to a specified list of impairments; Under certain conditions, a person with mobility limitation may be entitled to continue to receive mobility benefits after he has reached the above-mentioned retirement age as defined in law for men.

This loan is given for partial or in full coverage of the taxes levied on the vehicle approved as under the agreement. The non-recourse loan must be repaid as described in the agreement.

A person who is eligible for financial assistance in purchasing of a vehicle without taxes (van with accessories or private car) under another law or arrangement, is entitled to select the law under which he/she will receive the assistance.

At a rate of up to 95% of the value of the accessories (new accessories only), which were approved by the Medical Institute of Road Safety and that were installed in the vehicle. Accessories that are integral parts of the vehicle, such as power steering, are not refunded.

The refund is granted to a person who drives him/herself, who receives a mobility allowance, and for whom the Medical Institute of Road Safety has determined the required accessories due to his/her special needs for driving, safety and vehicle usage.

Assistance for purchasing and installing the accessories can only be obtained every 42 months.

A person entitled for special accessories for a private car or  a loan for purchasing and installation of special accessories in a vehicle under another law or arrangement is entitled to choose the law according to which he/she will receive the assistance.

Appliances which are installed in a vehicle not designed for special accessories, and which the Medical Institute for Road Safety has determined are required for a person limited in mobility and who has special needs for the purpose of driving and driving safety.

At a rate of 95% including VAT, of value of the accessories (new accessories only), including VAT, that were approved by the Medical Institute of Road Safety and that were installed in the vehicle. The loan is granted to a person who drives him/herself or is driven by another person, whether or not this is the first assistance. At the end of 5 years, this loan becomes a grant. A loan for purchasing and installing the accessories can be obtained only every 5 years.

The loan is granted to a person with mobility limitation under the following conditions: a medical committee or a Medical Appeals Committee determined that he/she needs a wheelchair and uses it; the Medical Institute of Road Safety has determined that the vehicle that is appropriate for his/her use is a vehicle with special accessories and has also determined which accessories should be installed in the vehicle.

A person entitled for special accessories or a loan for purchasing and installation of special acessories under another law or arrangement is entitled to choose the law according to which he/she will receive the assistance.

At a rate of 95% of the price of the device (actually purchased), including the value of installation and applicable taxes. At the end of 5 years, this loan becomes a grant.

Eligible for this assistance: a person with mobility limitation who receives a mobility allowance, for whom the medical committee or Medical Appeals Committee determined that he/she requires and uses a wheelchair, and holds and owns a vehicle that is suitable for the installation of a wheelchair-carrier and has purchased a carrier suitable for this vehicle.

A person entitled to a wheelchair-carrier or a grant for purchase of a wheelchair-carrier under another law or arrangement is entitled to choose the law under which he/she will receive assistance.

Whoever needs to come before a medical commission or undergo other examinations pursuant to the Mobility Agreement (in Hebrew), and due to his/her physical condition and place of residence is unable to travel on public transportation, is eligible, under certain conditions, for a refund of travel expenses incurred for such a purpose if he/she is not eligible for mobility allowance for the month in which such examinations take place.

A  person with mobility limitation who is confined to a wheelchair is eligible for a benefit from the Fund for Development of Services for the Disabled learning to drive on special vehicle, according to the regulations that were set forth.

Israeli resident living in Israel, aged over 3 but not over the retirement age as defined in law for men (see definition and table in “General Definitions”), in whose case a medical committee has determined a percentage of mobility limitation on account of impairment in the lower limbs, according to a specified list of impairments; Under certain conditions, a person with mobility limitation may be entitled to continue to receive mobility benefits after he has reached the above-mentioned retirement age as defined in law for men.

A vehicle that may be entered while sitting in a wheelchair, or that may be driven while sitting in a wheelchair.

A person with mobility limitation is entitled to a parking sticker for his/her car.

To receive a parking sticker, one has to apply to the local branch of the Ministry of Health near the place of residence.

The claimant should apply to the regional Health Bureau and submit an application for a medical examination. Upon receipt of the certificate from the Health Bureau, a claim for a mobility benefit can be submitted at a local branch of the National Insurance Institute near the claimant’s place of residence.

In cases in which the medical committee decided that the person with limited mobility needs a wheelchair, he may also be eligible for additional benefits. He should present two documents to the medical committee:

An authorization from a doctor or a physiotherapist that he 
    needs a wheelchair;

Authorization of purchase or hiring of a wheelchair in his name,  
   at least six months prior to the examination date by the medical  
   committee.

Any person who feels aggrieved by the decision of the medical committee, is entitled to appeal to the Medical Appeals Committee of the Ministry of Health within 60 days of being notified of the decision.

It is also possible to appeal the decision of the Medical Appeals Committee in the District Labor Court within 30 days of being notified of the decision.