Funding of escort and board and lodging expenses for severely disabled persons travelling abroad


 Persons with a special disability degree of 100% suffering from the injuries detailed in the Table below, are entitled to a refund for expenses related to their private travels abroad.

Please note,

  • Funding is granted once every three years.
  • Payment is calculated in USD but made in NIS.

To realize the advantages, you must submit a request to the Rehabilitation Department of the branch in charge of your file. You can also do so via the website.


Type of Injury

Payment amount (in USD)

Quadriplegia

2,500

Amaurosis

2,300

Paraplegia or Double Leg Amputation

1,800

Double Arm Amputation

1,500

Burns (Scars)

1,500-1,800 (according to physician's decision)


The following documents must be attached to the application:

  • Voucher of air travel ticket (in cases of quadriplegia or amaurosis two vouchers must be attached – for both the entitled person and their escort).
  • Original receipt for the purchased tickets from the travel agent (for the entitled person only).

Disabled person with a special disability degree of 100% who was sent abroad on behalf of his work

Will be entitled once a year to a contribution in funding escort expenses for this travel.
The following documents must be attached to the application:

  • A letter from his workplace confirming that the entitled was sent on behalf of his employer.
  • Flying tickets vouchers of both the entitled and the escort.
  • Original receipts from travel agency on tickets purchase - on the entitled's name alone.
  • Receipts related to stay in hotels, transportation from/to airport at the time of the stay and payment of medical insurance for the escort.