The parent of a child suffering from development delay, to a noticeably greater extent than children his age, may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from age 91 days to 3 years and, provided that he meets the basic requirements.
Determination of developmental delay requires, in most cases, the child's examination by the Medical Board.
After 3 years of age, it is possible to check whether the child is entitled to a benefit for dependence on the help of others.
What is examined by the Medical Board?
The doctor examines child's functioning compared to children his age. A certain amount of points is assigned to each action, and benefit rate is determine according to the total number of points scored.
If the child is not able to reach the Medical Board due to his disability, it shall be mentioned on the claim form. According to the child's condition, the possibility of the child's examination at home will be assessed.
Documents to be submitted
In most cases, after receipt of the documents, parents and child are summoned for examination by the Medical Board.
Important to know!
- Attaching comprehensive documents to the claim will allow us to examine the child's eligibility for the allowance without summoning him or her before the board.
- It is important to bring up-to-date medical documents from the past year regarding the child's medical and functional condition, to let us also verify allowance eligibility for a retroactive period of up to 6 months.
- If eligibility is determined on the basis of the documents, the possibility of requesting, within 45 days, to be examined by the board in presence of the child will be retained.
Benefit rates
A child eligible for an allowance due to developmental delay, is entitled to a benefit rate of 100% and the additional
monthly pension, which amount overall to NIS 3,694 .
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.
Important
- You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medcial Board provided by "Helping Hand" centers.
- Prior to 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.
Links to relevant circulars:
Benefit rate as of Jan 01, 2025