{"id":71318,"date":"2021-11-16T16:15:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T14:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawoffice.org.il\/?p=71318"},"modified":"2023-03-22T19:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:34:59","slug":"how-to-get-a-disability-card-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/how-to-get-a-disability-card-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Disability Card in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you are a resident of Israel and suffer from a physical, mental, or cognitive disability? If so, you may be entitled to a disability card. This card, also known as a certificate of disability, can be extremely useful to you. It will allow you to access special benefits and discounts in various institutions in Israel. The following article will explain who qualifies and how to get a disability card in Israel. If you require legal help related to this topic or any other legal issue, feel free to contact our law office: <\/span>03-3724722.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Why would I want a disability card?<\/b><\/h4>\n

When you present your disability card in tandem with your National ID Card, it is proof of your status as a person with disabilities. Therefore, it gives you access to all the <\/span>rights<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a>, and discounts you deserve. Services and sites that offer discounts to people with disabilities include all major means of public transportation, museums, national parks, and more. <\/span>Additionally, people with certain categories of disabilities are entitled to an\u00a0exemption from waiting in line<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/a>. It will be specified on the card whether you are entitled to these exemptions. Note that since the card does not include a photo, it must be presented together with your National ID card at the point of service.<\/p>\n

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Who is responsible for issuing the disability card in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n

In Israel, the disability card is more formally known as a certificate of disability (teudat neche). It is issued by the <\/span>National Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>) and is supposed to be automatically sent to all those eligible for it. Most commonly, it is given when a person begins to receive a <\/span>general disability pension<\/span><\/a> or another disability stipend from <\/span>BItuach Leumi<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 All the new disability cards are bilingual (Hebrew and English).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who qualifies for a disability card in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you receive a monthly stipend from <\/span>Bituach Leumi <\/span><\/i>through one of the following entitlement programs for people with disabilities, then you also deserve a disability card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n