Estimate your Israeli general disability benefit (Kitzavat Niut Klali) for 2025. Full benefit approximately 3,705 ILS/month for 75-100% disability. Compared to minimum wage of 6,070 ILS. Source: Bituach Leumi.
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Israeli general disability benefit: eligibility and assessment
Kitzavat Niut Klali is administered by Bituach Leumi and requires that the claimant has an assessed disability of at least 75% as determined by an NII medical committee. The assessment process uses a structured points-based approach covering physical, psychiatric, and functional impairments. The claimant must also meet an income test: their income from work or business must not exceed a threshold set by the NII (adjusted regularly). Eligibility is reviewed periodically, and the benefit may be adjusted or withdrawn if the claimant’s condition improves or their income rises above the allowed threshold.
Benefit amount and comparison to minimum wage in 2025
The 2025 full monthly benefit for a single individual with 100% assessed disability is approximately 3,705 ILS per month, which represents about 61% of the minimum wage of 6,070 ILS per month. At 75% disability, the benefit is lower, calculated at approximately 75% of the full benefit rate, or around 2,779 ILS per month. Additional increments apply for disability claimants who support a spouse (an additional spousal increment of roughly 800 ILS per month) or dependent children (a per-child increment). A separate mobility allowance of varying amounts may be available for claimants with severe movement limitations.
What this calculator does not cover
This calculator provides a simplified estimate based on 2025 benefit rates. It does not model spousal or child increments, the mobility allowance, the income test threshold, or partial work allowances. The actual benefit amount is determined individually by Bituach Leumi based on a full assessment of the claimant’s medical, functional, and financial circumstances. For accurate entitlement information, contact the NII Disability Department at btl.gov.il, visit a local NII branch, or consult a social worker or disability rights organization that specializes in Israeli welfare law.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Israeli general disability benefit (Kitzavat Niut Klali)?
Kitzavat Niut Klali is a monthly cash benefit paid by Bituach Leumi to Israeli residents who are unable to earn a livelihood due to a medical disability. The disability must be assessed as 75% or more by a medical committee convened by the NII. The benefit is intended to provide income replacement for people of working age (typically 18 to retirement age) who cannot work due to physical or mental health conditions. It is separate from occupational injury benefit (for workplace accidents), military injury benefit, and old-age pension.
How is the disability degree assessed in Israel?
The disability degree is determined by an NII medical committee composed of physicians who review the claimant medical records and may conduct a direct examination. The assessment uses a points-based system aligned with the NII Disability Law regulations. A claimant must score at least 40 points on the medical scale and meet income thresholds to qualify. If assessed at 75% or more disability, they qualify for the full general disability allowance. If assessed between 40% and 74%, they may qualify for a partial benefit. The assessment can be appealed to a higher NII medical committee and ultimately to the National Labor Court.
What is the 2025 general disability benefit amount in Israel?
For 2025, the full monthly general disability benefit for a single individual is approximately 3,705 ILS per month. This figure is updated periodically by Bituach Leumi based on the consumer price index and social welfare policy decisions. Additional increments are available for claimants with dependants: a higher rate applies if the claimant supports a spouse or children, and a separate mobility allowance is available for claimants whose disability involves severe movement impairment. The benefit represents roughly 61% of the 2025 minimum wage of 6,070 ILS per month.
Is the general disability benefit taxable in Israel?
Disability benefit (Kitzavat Niut Klali) paid by Bituach Leumi is generally exempt from Israeli income tax under Section 9(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, provided the recipient is not engaged in employment or business activity during the period. If the recipient earns additional income from work that does not exceed the income cap set by the NII (there is a partial work allowance for disability claimants), that additional income is subject to normal income tax rules. Recipients should report any additional income to both the NII and the Tax Authority to avoid benefit clawback or tax underpayment.