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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Those who were discharged from the standing army may receive unemployment benefits immediately upon their discharge.One must meet the conditions of entitlement to unemployment benefits as any other insured: this includes the requirement to report to Employment Service and completing a qualifying period as any other insured.
Please note, months of service in the standing army will be considered as months of work as a salaried employee.