Complete Guide to Child Allowances & Family

Grants in Israel

Overview: Financial Support for Families

Israel provides comprehensive financial support for families through:

 **Monthly child allowances **(automatic, every child) **Birth grants **(one-time payments)

bonuses **(first year enhancement) **Multiple birth grants **(twins, triplets+) **Adoption grants

(one-time support)

**All administered by: **Bituach Leumi (National Insurance Institute)

Monthly Child Allowances (ילדים קצבאות - Kitzba'ot Yeladim)

Standard Rates (2025)

Per Child Monthly Amounts:

Family Examples:

Important Notes:

ï           Rates updated annually (usually August)

ï           Indexed to cost of living

ï           Payment on ~20th of each month

ï           Deposited directly to bank account

ï           Continues until child turns 18

Large Family Supplement (ילדית-רב משפחה תוספת)

Additional Monthly Payments for 4+ Children: 4 Children:

ï           Standard allowances: ₪770

ï           Large family supplement: ₪190

ï           Total: ₪960/month (₪11,520/year) 5 Children:

ï           Standard allowances: ₪980

ï           Large family supplement: ₪369

ï           Total: ₪1,349/month (₪16,188/year) 6 Children:

ï           Standard allowances: ₪1,190

ï           Large family supplement: ₪549

ï           Total: ₪1,739/month (₪20,868/year) 7+ Children:

ï           Supplement increases further

ï           Formula: Base + incremental additions

ï           Can exceed ₪2,000/month for very large families

Eligibility:

ï           Automatic once you have 4+ children

ï           All children must be under 18

ï           No special application needed

Newborn Supplement (יילוד תוספת)

Enhanced First-Year Payment:

Standard vs. Enhanced:

ï           Regular child allowance: ₪140/month

ï           Newborn supplement: Additional ₪118/month

ï           First year total: ₪258/month

ï           Reverts to ₪140 after 12 months

Applies To:

ï           First child in family OR

ï           Any child if gap of 3+ years from previous

Duration:

ï           12 months from birth

ï           Automatic (no special application)

ï           Ends month after first birthday

Example:

ï           Baby born January 2025

ï           Enhanced payment: Jan 2025 - Jan 2026

ï           Regular payment: Feb 2026 onwards

Multiple Births Supplement

Twins:

ï           2x standard child allowance

ï           Plus newborn supplements for both

ï           Plus special multiple birth grant (separate)

ï           Monthly: ~₪516+ for first year Triplets:

ï           3x standard child allowance

ï           Enhanced newborn supplements

ï           Larger multiple birth grant

ï           Monthly: ~₪774+ for first year Quadruplets+:

ï           Even higher supplements

ï           Significant one-time grants

ï           Special support services

ï           Contact Bituach Leumi for calculation

Special Circumstances Allowances

Single Parent Supplement (יחיד הורה תוספת)

Enhanced Monthly Amounts:

Eligibility Criteria: Qualifying as Single Parent:

ï           Divorced with custody OR

ï           Separated (formal separation) OR

ï           Widowed OR

ï           Never married with child OR

ï           Partner imprisoned/institutionalized long-term OR

ï           Partner whereabouts unknown

Registration Requirements:

ï           Submit court documents (divorce/separation)

ï           Death certificate (if widowed)

ï           Birth certificate showing single parent

ï           Update status at Bituach Leumi

Important:

ï           Must reconfirm status annually

ï           Remarriage ends supplement

ï           Cohabitation may affect eligibility

ï           Child support received doesn't affect allowance

Disabled Child Supplement (נכה ילד תוספת)

Significantly Enhanced Support:

Regular Disabled Child Allowance:

ï           Basic amount: ₪1,000-3,500/month

ï           Varies by disability level

ï           Plus regular child allowance

ï           Plus special services grants

Mobility Allowance:

ï           Additional ₪500-1,500/month

ï           If child has mobility limitations

ï           Separate from main allowance

Eligibility:

ï           Medical committee determination

ï           Disability level: 50%+ usually qualifies

ï           Both physical and developmental disabilities

ï           Includes autism, CP, Down syndrome, etc.

Application Process:

1.        Doctor's referral
2.        Medical committee evaluation
3.        Disability percentage determined
4.        Allowance set based on findings
5.        Re-evaluation periodic

Additional Benefits:

ï           Tax benefits for parents

ï           Vehicle tax exemption (severe cases)

ï           Special education services

ï           Equipment grants

ï           Respite care subsidies

Orphan Allowance (יתום קצבת)

For Children Who Lost Parent:

Monthly Amount:

ï           ₪1,500-2,500/month per child

ï           Varies by circumstances

ï           Higher than regular child allowance

ï           Continues until age 18 (or 21 if studying)

Eligibility:

ï           One parent deceased: Partial orphan allowance

ï           Both parents deceased: Full orphan allowance

ï           Guardian receives payment

Additional Support:

ï           Education subsidies

ï           Summer camp funding

ï           Therapeutic services

ï           Housing assistance (if needed)

Birth & Adoption Grants (ואימוץ לידה מענקי)

Standard Birth Grant (לידה מענק)

One-Time Payment at Birth:

Amount (2025):

ï           First child: ₪1,831

ï           Second child: ₪1,098

ï           Third child: ₪1,831

ï           Fourth+ child: ₪1,098

Why Different Amounts:

ï           First and third children: Higher ("milestone" children)

ï           Pattern: High-Low-High-Low continues

When Paid:

ï           Within 1-2 months of birth

ï           After birth certificate submitted

ï           Deposited to bank account

Eligibility:

ï           Israeli resident at birth

ï           Birth in Israel OR

ï           Birth abroad to Israeli parents

Application:

ï           Usually automatic if birth registered properly

ï           If not received: Apply through Bituach Leumi

ï           Can claim up to 12 months retroactively

Multiple Birth Grant (מרובה לידה מענק)

Significant Additional Support:

Twins:

ï           Regular birth grants: ₪1,831 + ₪1,098 = ₪2,929

ï           Multiple birth grant: ₪7,331

ï           Total: ₪10,260 Triplets:

ï           Regular grants: ~₪4,760

ï           Multiple birth grant: ₪11,000

ï           Total: ₪15,760 Quadruplets:

ï           Regular grants: ~₪5,858

ï           Multiple birth grant: ₪14,665

ï           Total: ₪20,523 Additional Equipment Grant:

ï           Separate application

ï           Up to ₪10,000 for twins

ï           Up to ₪20,000 for triplets+

ï           Through Ministry of Welfare

Adoption Grant (אימוץ מענק) Financial Support for Adoptive Parents: Amount:

ï           Infant (0-2 years): ₪15,000

ï           Child (3-5 years): ₪12,000

ï           Child (6-10 years): ₪10,000

ï           Child (11-14 years): ₪8,000

Special Needs Adoption:

ï           Additional ₪5,000-20,000

ï           Based on child's needs

ï           Medical documentation required

Eligibility:

ï           Legal adoption through approved agency

ï           Court order confirming adoption

ï           Israeli resident

Application:

ï           Through Bituach Leumi (basic grant)

ï           Ministry of Welfare (additional support)

ï           Submit adoption papers and court order

Plus Regular Benefits:

ï           Monthly child allowances (same as biological)

ï           Adoption leave (equivalent to maternity)

ï           All standard family benefits

Income Supplements for Families

Income Support Supplement (הכנסה הבטחת)

For Low-Income Families:

What Is It:

ï           Ensures minimum income level

ï           Supplements earnings to reach threshold

ï           Means-tested benefit

ï           Families with children priority

Eligibility:

ï           Income below defined threshold

ï           Varies by family size

ï           Assets below limits

ï           Israeli resident

Monthly Amounts (Examples):

ï           Single parent + 1 child: Up to ₪3,000

ï           Single parent + 2 children: Up to ₪4,000

ï           Couple + 2 children: Up to ₪3,500

ï           Larger families: Higher amounts

Application:

ï           Through Bituach Leumi

ï           Submit income documentation

ï           Asset declaration

ï           Renewed annually

What Counts as Income:

ï           Employment earnings

ï           Child allowances (not counted!)

ï           Disability payments

ï           Other government benefits

ï           Investment income

Housing Assistance (שכירות דמי) Rent Subsidies for Families: Amount:

ï           ₪400-1,500/month

ï           Based on: Income, family size, location

ï           Large families: Higher amounts

Eligibility:

ï           Low income

ï           Renting (not homeowners)

ï           Israeli residents

ï           Priority: Large families, single parents

Application:

ï           Ministry of Housing

ï           www.gov.il/housing

ï           Submit rental agreement

ï           Income documentation

How Allowances Are Calculated

The Official Formula

Standard Child:

Base amount × adjustment coefficient × child number factor

2025 Rates Breakdown:

First Child:

ï           Base: ₪140

ï           Factor: 1.0

ï           Result: ₪140

Second Child:

ï           Base: ₪140

ï           Factor: 1.5

ï           Result: ₪210

Third+ Children:

ï           Base: ₪140

ï           Factor: 1.5 each

ï           Result: ₪210 each

Annual Adjustments

Cost of Living Increase:

ï           Rates updated typically August

ï           Based on consumer price index

ï           Usually 1-3% increase

ï           Automatic (no action needed)

Recent History:

ï           2020: ₪140/176

ï           2021: ₪140/189

ï           2022: ₪140/196

ï           2023: ₪140/205

ï           2024: ₪140/210

ï           2025: ₪140/210

Future Projections:

ï           Expect continued increases

ï           Roughly match inflation

ï           Check Bituach Leumi website for updates

Eligibility Requirements

Who Qualifies

Basic Requirements:

ï           Child under 18 years old

ï           Child resides in Israel

ï           At least one parent is Israeli resident/citizen

ï           Child has teudat zehut (Israeli ID)

Residency Rules:

Center of Life Test:

ï           Child must live primarily in Israel

ï           185+ days per year in Israel

ï           Exceptions for temporary absence

Temporary Absence:

ï           Travel/vacation: Allowance continues

ï           Studying abroad (under 18): Case by case

ï           Extended absence: May lose eligibility

Parents Abroad:

ï           If child in Israel with guardian: Eligible

ï           If child abroad with parents: Not eligible

ï           Split custody: Complex (consult Bituach Leumi)

Special Situations

Divorced Parents:

ï           Allowance goes to custodial parent

ï           Determined by court order

ï           Can be split 50/50 if joint custody

Separated Parents:

ï           Payment to primary residence parent

ï           Update Bituach Leumi with arrangement

Child in Boarding School:

ï           Still eligible

ï           Payment to parent/guardian

ï           Proof of enrollment needed

Youth Village/Foster Care:

ï           Allowance goes to facility/foster parents

ï           Special arrangements apply

IDF Service:

ï           Allowance stops at enlistment

ï           Lone soldier: Different support system

Application Process

For Newborns in Israel

Automatic Process (Usually):

Step 1: Birth Registration

ï           Hospital reports birth to Ministry of Interior

ï           Usually within 24 hours

ï           Creates file in system

Step 2: Teudat Zehut Issued

ï           Ministry of Interior issues ID number

ï           Parents receive notification

ï           Usually within 1-2 weeks

Step 3: Bituach Leumi Notification

ï           Automatic transfer of information

ï           Bituach Leumi creates allowance file

ï           Sends notification to parents

Step 4: Bank Details

ï           Parent must provide bank account

ï           Online, by phone, or in person

ï           Cannot pay without bank details!

Step 5: Payment Begins

ï           First payment within 1-2 months

ï           Retroactive to birth month

ï           Monthly thereafter

Timeline:

ï           Birth → Payment: Usually 6-8 weeks

ï           Retroactive to month of birth

For Olim (New Immigrants)

When Eligible:

ï           Immediately upon aliyah!

ï           From month of arrival

ï           No waiting period

ï           Retroactive up to 12 months

What You Need:

Documents:

ï           Teudat zehut (child and parents)

ï           Teudat oleh (immigrant certificate)

ï           Birth certificates (Hebrew translation)

ï           Proof of residence in Israel

ï           Bank account details

Application Methods:

Option 1: Online (Easiest)

1.        www.btl.gov.il
2.        Login with parent's teudat zehut
3.        "Family Benefits" section
4.        Fill application
5.        Upload documents
6.        Submit

Option 2: Phone

ï           Call: *6050

ï           Speak to representative

ï           They guide you through process

ï           May need to submit docs later

Option 3: In Person

ï           Visit nearest Bituach Leumi office

ï           Bring all documents

ï           Fill forms on-site

ï           Get confirmation number

Processing Time:

ï           Online: 2-4 weeks

ï           In person: 2-3 weeks

ï           Phone: 3-5 weeks

ï           Payment starts once approved

Retroactive Claims

If You Didn't Apply in Time: Retroactive Window:

ï           Can claim up to 12 months back

ï           From month you should have applied

ï           Older than 12 months: Lost forever

Example:

ï           Baby born January 2024

ï           You apply January 2025

ï           Receive: 12 months × monthly amount (full year)

ï           If apply February 2025: Only 11 months (lose January)

Important:

ï           Don't delay!

ï           Apply as soon as possible

ï           Even if missing documents initially

Payment Details

When Payments Arrive

Monthly Schedule:

ï           Deposited ~20th of each month

ï           For current month

ï           Example: December 20 = December allowance

If 20th Falls on:

ï           Weekend: Previous Thursday/Friday

ï           Holiday: Day before

ï           Check Bituach Leumi website for exact dates

Payment Method:

ï           Direct bank deposit only

ï           No checks issued

ï           Electronic transfer

Bank Account Requirements

Account Must Be:

ï           In Israel (Israeli bank)

ï           In parent's name (matching teudat zehut)

ï           Active account

ï           Checking account (not necessarily)

Setting Up Direct Deposit:

Online:

1.        Login to Bituach Leumi website
2.        Personal area
3.        Payment details
4.        Enter bank/branch/account numbers
5.        Save

By Phone:

ï           Call *6050

ï           Provide details over phone

ï           Confirm in writing

In Person:

ï           Visit branch with: ID, bank book/statement

ï           Fill form

ï           Immediate update

Changing Bank Details:

ï           Update immediately if changing banks

ï           Takes 1-2 months to process

ï           May miss one payment in transition

Viewing Payment History

Online Portal:

ï           www.btl.gov.il

ï           Login with teudat zehut

ï           View all payments

ï           Download statements

ï           Check upcoming payments

By Phone:

ï           Call *6050

ï           Request payment history

ï           Can be sent by email

By Mail:

ï           Request annual statement

ï           Useful for tax purposes

ï           Keep for records

Changes & Updates

When to Notify Bituach Leumi

Required Updates:

Change of Address:

ï           Moving within Israel: Update within 30 days

ï           Moving abroad: Immediate notification

ï           Affects: Payment continuation

Change in Family Status:

ï           Marriage/divorce

ï           Remarriage (if single parent)

ï           New partner cohabiting

ï           Separation

Change in Custody:

ï           Court order changes

ï           Child moves to other parent

ï           Foster care placement

Child Leaves Israel:

ï           Extended stay abroad

ï           Moving permanently

ï           Studying abroad

Bank Account Changes:

ï           New bank

ï           Account closure

ï           Name changes

How to Update:

ï           Online (fastest)

ï           Phone: *6050

ï           In person at branch

ï           By mail (slowest)

Failure to Update:

ï           May result in overpayment

ï           Required to repay

ï           Possible penalties

ï           Allowance suspended

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue 1: Payment Didn't Arrive

Possible Reasons:

ï           Bank details incorrect/missing

ï           Change not processed yet

ï           System error

ï           Account closed

Solutions:

1.        Check bank account details on file
2.        Call *6050 to verify
3.        Check if payment was issued
4.        Update details if needed
5.        Request investigation if necessary

Timeline:

ï           Issue identified → Resolution: 1-2 weeks

ï           Missing payment deposited retroactively

Issue 2: Wrong Amount Received

Common Causes:

ï           New baby not added

ï           Child turned 18 (stopped)

ï           Status change not updated

ï           Calculation error (rare)

Solutions:

1.        Check payment breakdown online
2.        Verify which children included
3.        Call *6050 to clarify
4.        Submit correction if needed
5.        Appeal if calculation wrong

Issue 3: Allowance Stopped Unexpectedly

Possible Reasons:

ï           System flagged as living abroad

ï           Bank account problem

ï           Annual confirmation missed

ï           Administrative error

Solutions:

1.        Call immediately: *6050
2.        Provide proof of residence
3.        Update bank details
4.        Complete any required forms
5.        Payments resume with retroactive payment

Issue 4: Divorced Parents - Who Gets Payment?

Default Rule:

ï           Payment to custodial parent

ï           As determined by court

Joint Custody:

ï           Can split 50/50

ï           Requires written agreement

ï           Submit to Bituach Leumi

ï           Each receives half to own account

Disputes:

ï           Court order determines

ï           Bituach Leumi follows court decision

ï           Cannot withhold pending resolution

ï           Legal consultation recommended

Issue 5: Child Living Abroad Temporarily

Study Abroad (Under 18):

ï           May continue if short-term (semester)

ï           Must remain Israeli resident

ï           Provide school documentation

ï           Annual review

Long-Term Absence:

ï           Over 6 months: Usually stops

ï           Exception: Medical treatment

ï           Exception: Parent work assignment

ï           Case-by-case evaluation

Solution:

ï           Contact Bituach Leumi before departure

ï           Explain circumstances

ï           Get written approval

Updated on: 02/02/2026