Toddlers with low developmental quotient (DQ)


The parent of a child with low developmental quotient (i.e. DQ lower than 62), may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from age 9 months to 5 years, provided that he meets the basic requirements.

A developmental quotient test (DQ and similar) is performed in Child's Development Institutes, entitlement to the benefit is determined according to test results:

  • Child with DQ between 56 and 62 - Entitlement of 50% for need of supervision.
  • Child with DQ of 55 or less - Entitlement of 100% for need of constant presence.

Documents to be submitted

  • Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill out and send the form on-line / download the form).
  • Documents from a known child's development institution - Certificate from a developmental pediatrician, and psychological evaluation  detailing the level of delay (DQ) as well as the tool used for the evaluation (Gesell, Mullen, Bayley and the like).

Attaching all above documents to the claim will enable us to determine the allowance eligibility without summoning the child to appear before the medical board.

Should eligibility be established upon the documents, your right to require, within 45 days, an examination by the Medical Board in presence of the child is reserved.

Benefit rates

  • Child with DQ between 56 and 62, entitlement of 50% - Benefit rate amounts to NIS 1,771 .
  • Child with DQ of 55 or less, entitlement of 100% - Benefit rate amounts, with the additional monthly pension, to NIS 3,479 .

The benefit is paid retroactively for up to one year prior to the date of claim submission.

For further information on benefit payment, click here.

Determination of eligibility

Entitlement for low developmental quotient is granted up to age 5.

It is important to contact the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, and perform an evaluation of intellectual developmental disability before 5 years of age.

Children diagnosed with Intellectual developmental disability may be entitled to  a benefit until age 18 and three months.

Important

  • You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medical Board provided by "Helping Hand" centers.
  • It is recommended to read further on  developmental delay (until age 3) and on child depending on the help of others in activities of daily living (from age 3). It is important to note that these types of entitlements require the actual examination of the child by the Medical Board.
  • If you were summoned to appear with your child before a Medical Board and your child does not require assistance for everyday functions – you may request these activities to be excluded from examination.
  • Prior ro the Medical Board, it is recommended to prepare a list of your child's medical problems, and to indicate, during the Board, how these medical problems affect the functioning of the child and his parents.
  • Receiving a disabled child allowance entitles to benefits from other institutions and organizations.

Benefit rates as of Jan 01, 2024

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