The National Insurance Institute is at your side during your life, from birth to advanced age, granting you a variety of social rights adapted to changing life situations. Further information...
The National Insurance Institute is responsible for the social security of Israeli residents. Its primary mission is to ensure means of subsistence for those unable to earn their living. Further information...
The National Insurance Institute collects insurance contributions from all residents according to their social background and status, and pays benefits to those entitled. Hence, the income of economically established groups is transferred to weak and vulnerable groups and, thereby, the National Insurance Institute contributes to a more equitable distribution of national income and the reduction of dimensions of poverty. Further information...
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The calculation of the adoption allowance is similar to that of birth and parenthood allowance paid to a new mother.The amount of the adoption allowance is determined based on your salary (liable to insurance contributions) and up to the maximum daily amount of NIS 1,655 (as of Jan 01, 2024).
You can use the "birth and parenthood allowance calculator" for an easy and fast calculation of adoption allowance
For a full description of the calculation method, click here.