israeli-bituach-leumi

Run the calculate_benefits.py script with the maternity subcommand, passing your monthly salary and months employed. It applies the 2026 daily cap of 1,752.33 NIS and determines whether you qualify for 15 weeks or 8 weeks based on your employment history.

The 2026 base rate is 1,838 NIS/month for a single person under 80 and 2,762 NIS for a couple. Most pensioners also receive the 50% seniority supplement, bringing the typical single rate to about 2,757 NIS/month.

File form 1500 for unemployment (dmei avtala), with your employer attaching form 1514 confirming employment period and salary. The combined workflow at taasuka.gov.il registers you with the employment service and files the claim in one step.

No, self-employed workers (atzmaim) are not eligible for unemployment benefits; only salaried employees qualify. Self-employed workers pay both the employee and employer NI shares but can claim every other benefit program.

General disability (nechut klalit) uses form 7801 and requires 12 months of NI residency, while work injury (pgi'at avoda) uses form 211 and covers you from day one of employment. They are separate programs with different forms and funding sources.

Bituach Leumi updates benefit amounts twice a year, in January and July, tied to the average wage published by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Always verify current amounts at btl.gov.il or by calling *6050 before relying on a calculation.