Allergy


The parent of a child suffering from allergy may be entitled to a disabled child benefit from age 9 months to 10 years.

Are eligible for the allowance those who meet the basic requirements, and one of the following conditions:

  • The child experienced a food allergy attack that is characteristic on the anaphylactic market.
  • The child experienced a food allergy attack expressed by an anaphylactic reaction - expression of a clinic reaction by two different body systems.
  • The child experienced a food allergy attack expressed by shortness of breath and characterized by a drop in oxygen saturation.
  • The child experienced a food allergy attack that required an adrenaline injection treatment (EpiPen).
  • A sibling of the child was found eligible for a partial supervision due to food allergy reaction, and food sensitivity has been proven (by allergy tests).
  • Existence of recommendation by an allergist doctor, to carry in permanence an EpiPen auto-injector (or motivation to avoid carrying an EpiPen auto-injector).

Documents to be submitted        

  • Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
  • Allergy tests certificate - tests performed in order to diagnose an hypersensitivity other than skin prick testing (SPT).
  • Recommendation from an allergist physician for an EpiPen auto-injector.
  • Medical documentation, in critical time, indicating the treatment to be given during an attack, including respiratory tract or anaphylactic shock. In absence of required documentation, updated medical records from a respiratory or allergy physician, showing the existence of an active asthma disease, are to be submitted.

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

The child eligible for an allowance due to allergy, is entitled to a benefit rate of 50%, amounting to NIS 1,771 .
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.

Entitlement period

The first time, entitlement to a benefit is determined for a period of two years. After two years, depending on the child's situation, it is determined for an additional period of three years. Afterwards, it is determined up to age 10.

Important

  • You are entitled to receive, free of charge, advice and preparation for appointments at the Medical Board provided by "Helping Hands" 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 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:

Disabled child allowance to children with allergies.

Allowance rate as of Jan 01, 2024

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