As of June 1st, 2018, the parent of a disabled child, for whom 3 grounds of eligibility have been established, each of them entitling him to a 50% rate benefit - will be entitled to a benefit at 100% rate.
That concerns a child with multiple impairments resulting in a great therapeutic burden and complex struggle, arising from severe diseases requiring the parent's full supervision over the child.
Grounds of eligibility, everyone of which grants a 50% benefit:
Down Syndrome, partial supervision, cerebral palsy and limb problems, speech problems (communication assistance), partial dependence on the help of others in performing activities of daily living, hard of hearing, blood test twice a day (diabetes).
Entitlement is determined for the period during which all three eligibility grounds where suffered at the same time.
Authorizations to be provided
All authorizations as detailed in each impairment information page.
In certain circumstances, we may examine benefit eligibility based on documentation alone, without requiring the child's examination by a Medical Board.
Should entitlement be established based on documents only, you would keep the possibility to request, within 45 days, to be examined by the Board in the child's presence.
Benefit rate
The parent of a child, for whom 3 grounds of eligibility have been established, each of them entitling him to a 50% rate benefit - will be entitled to a benefit at 100% rate, amounting to NIS 2,569 (as of January 1, 2018).
For more information about benefit rates and amounts - click here.
The benefit is paid retroactively up to a year prior to the date of submission of the claim (not prior to June 1, 2018).
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 the Board, how these medical problems affect the functioning of the child and his parents.
Links to relevant Circulars (in Hebrew):
Circular 1999 - Expansion of eligibility for children with Down syndrome, and those suffering from multiple impairments, everyone of which grants a 50% benefit rate.