{"id":70537,"date":"2021-11-12T15:27:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T13:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawoffice.org.il\/?p=70537"},"modified":"2023-03-22T19:35:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:35:04","slug":"disabled-benefits-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/disabled-benefits-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Register for Disabled Benefits in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following article summarizes disabled benefits in Israel, namely, the advantages of being registered in Israel as a person with disabilities. We believe that every person with disabilities deserves to know their rights. Likewise, every person with disabilities should know how to access their rights and entitlements. If you require legal help related to disabilities in Israel, please contact our law office: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03-3724722.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Why you should make sure that the State recognizes that you have a disability<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a disability that places substantial limitations on your daily life? If so, you should register with a government agency as a person with disabilities. To do so, a committee of medical professionals must first determine your rate of disability. Following are several appealing reasons why you might want to go through that process.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71021 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Man-with-amputated-leg-wall-climbing-small.jpg\" alt=\"Disabled Benefits in Israel - man with amputated leg on recreational climbing wall\" width=\"219\" height=\"309\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Economic security<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be eligibl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/disability-pension-in-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general disability pension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.btl.gov.il\/English%20Homepage\/Benefits\/Disability%20Insurance\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This monthly stipend can help you face the financial strain of living with a disability. The exact sum of the stipend for which you are eligible depends on several factors. Bituach Leum <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will take into account both your disability rate and other considerations such as income, education, job experience, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Discounts and exemptions<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you may be eligible for a card called a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-disability-card-in-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certificate of disability<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teudat neche<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This card will allow you to claim reduced prices in public transportation, museums, parks, and more. It can also grant you significant reductions in taxes to both the local and national governments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a mental, cognitive, or neurological impairment, you may also be eligible for an exemption from waiting in line in public places. You may also have an exemption from <a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/caretaker-entrance-fee-exemption-in-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paying entrance fees for a caretaker that is accompanying you<\/a>. These rights will be specified on your disability card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Mobility and accessibility\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a disability that restricts your mobility? Or, do you have a visual impairment? In that case, you are probably eligible for an<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/accesible-parking-permit-in-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accessible parking permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The permit is issued by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/en\/departments\/ministry_of_transport_and_road_safety\/govil-landing-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Transportation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it can greatly increase your access to many sites and locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Additional articles of interest<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find resources on our site that will help you understand the process of being recognized as a person with disabilities. You will also find the steps you need<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take in order to access all of your rights. Among the articles that may be of interest to you are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/disability-rights-in-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability Rights in Israel &#8211; A Summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/disability-pension-in-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for a Disability Pension in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-disability-card-in-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get a Disability Card in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/accesible-parking-permit-in-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit in Israel<\/span><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this article on disabled benefits in Israel leaves you with more questions, feel free to contact us. <\/span>If you require legal advice or assistance regarding disability rights in Israel or any other legal topic, please contact our law offices, and we will be glad to assist you. Our attorneys have expertise in liaising between private citizens and the authorities. Therefore, we have substantial experience with protecting the rights of Israeli residents.<\/p>\n<p>[author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following article summarizes disabled benefits in Israel, namely, the advantages of being registered in Israel as a person with disabilities. We believe that every person with disabilities deserves to know their rights. Likewise, every person with disabilities should know how to access their rights and entitlements. 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