Stoma surgery and bladder catheterization


The parent of a child that underwent stoma surgery or needing a bladder catheterization, may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from birth to age 18 years and three months, provided that he meets the basic requirements.

Entitlement is established in the following cases:

  • A child expected to undergo, for a period of one year at least, on of the following treatments: Ureterostomy, gastrostomy, jejunostomy, colostomy, cystostomy
  • The child needing a bladder catheterization at least twice a day.

It is worthwhile to check as well the child's eligibility for dependence on the help of others for actions of daily living (above age 3), which entitles to an increased benefit.

Documents to be submitted

  • Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill out and send the form on-line / download the form).
  • Updated medical certificate detailing the child's medical and functional condition, mentioning medical history, type and frequency of treatment received.
  • Follow-up statement form a specialists clinic including details about the continuing treatment program.

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

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

Benefit rates

The child eligible for an allowance due to stoma surgery or bladder catheterization, is entitled to a benefit rate of 100% and the additional monthly pension, which amount overall 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.

Important

  • You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medical Board provided by "Helping Hand" centers.
  • 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 to the Medical Board, it is recommended to prepare a list of your child's medical problems, and to indicate, during 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 rate as of Jan 01, 2024

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