Respiratory Tracts Problems


The parent of a child receiving oxygen treatment or tracheotomy treatment 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.

Entitlement to the benefit is granted in the following cases:

  • If the child receives oxygen treatment most hours of the day
  • If the child receives tracheostomy treatment
  • The child suffers from CF - he may be entitled to a benefit for medical treatments (i.e. if he requires, on a daily basis, inhalation/inhalers or physiotherapy as well as follow-ups in specialists clinics).

If the child is using a respirator - please check the entitlements related to a child on a respirator in addition to the allowance.

Documents to be submitted   

  • Claim Form for Disabled Child Allowance (fill and send the form on-line / download the form).
  • Updated medical certificate regarding the child's medical and functional condition, mentioning medical impairments, type and frequency of treatment received, and details regarding the continuation of treatments program.

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 oxygen or tracheotomy treatments, or the child with CF under treatments, is entitled to a benefit rate of 100% and the additional monthly pension, which amount overall to NIS 3,479 (as of Jan 01, 2024).
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 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.
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