The parent of a child suffering from psychosis or another psychiatric condition, may be entitled to a disabled child allowance from age 91 days to 18 years and three months, provided that he meets the basic requirements.
Children with other mental disorders may also be entitled to a benefit according to the child's diagnosis and mental condition:
Documents 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 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
- A child eligible for an allowance due to psychosis or need of constant presence, is entitled to a benefit rate of 100% and the additional monthly pension, which amount overall to NIS 3,479 .
- A child eligible for an allowance due to supervision needs, 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.
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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 functionsDressing, eating, washing, mobility in the home, personal hygiene – 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