The National Insurance Institute is at your side during your life, from birth to advanced age, granting you a variety of social rights adapted to changing life situations. Further information...
The National Insurance Institute is responsible for the social security of Israeli residents. Its primary mission is to ensure means of subsistence for those unable to earn their living. Further information...
The National Insurance Institute collects insurance contributions from all residents according to their social background and status, and pays benefits to those entitled. Hence, the income of economically established groups is transferred to weak and vulnerable groups and, thereby, the National Insurance Institute contributes to a more equitable distribution of national income and the reduction of dimensions of poverty. Further information...
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In determining the income basis in accordance with which the insured will pay insurance contributions, the National Insurance Institute relies on Section 2 of the Income Tax Ordinance, which defines sources of income. There are 3 types of income which require the payment of insurance contributions: Income from (salaried) work. Income from a (self-employed) business or occupation. Income not from work.