Guardianship and Power of Attorney
A legal guardian is someone appointed by a family court to manage the affairs of an individual who cannot manage some or all of their own affairs, either temporarily or permanently, and has no one else to manage them in their stead. The aim of guardianship is to avoid situations that leave individuals in long-term […]
Employment of a Foreign Worker
Employing a foreign worker is suitable in cases where the patient is in need of assistance 24 hours a day. To employ a foreign worker you must receive a permit/license from the domestic care branch of the Population and Immigration Authority. This permit will be given based on eligibility and the assessment tests performed […]
Long-Term Care Benefit
The long-term care benefit is a basic right for anyone of retirement age who struggles with daily activities but wants to continue living in their own home. A patient living in a long-term care institution is eligible for a long-term care benefit only if they are in a ward for independent or mentally frail people. […]
General Disability and Disability Pension from the National Insurance Institute
After a stroke, you may experience temporary, prolonged or permanent functional limitations. Stroke victims are often eligible for several benefits and pensions that you should know about. Your eligibility for pensions or benefits is determined by the percentage of disability you have been granted. Therefore, the manner in which you fill out the National Insurance […]
Additional benefits for those who have been granted medical disability but are not eligible for a disability pension
Often, medical disability is granted to those who are not eligible for a disability pension. In such a case, the individual may be eligible for other benefits based on the medical disability, which are not conditional on eligibility for a pension, as detailed in the following section: Individuals who experience a stroke after retirement age, […]
National Insurance Institute Medical Boards
If you have applied for a benefit from the National Insurance Institute due to your disability, you will be invited to appear before a medical board to determine your degree of disability and whether it is permanent or temporary. How the medical board operates The medical board assesses your level of medical disability to determine […]
mobility and driving
A stroke can have consequences that impair one’s ability to drive which must be taken into consideration: Difficulty operating the steering wheel or gearshift due to paralysis/weakness in the hand. Difficulty operating the pedals due to paralysis/weakness in the leg. Limited visual field due to losing half of the visual field (hemianopsia). Brain ignoring half […]
Mobility
Mobility benefits are provided by the National Insurance Institute. They include various benefits that may be granted to people whose mobility is limited due to a disability that affects their legs (paraplegia). General conditions of entitlement, applicable to all mobility benefits The benefit was applied for before reaching retirement age*. You are a resident of […]
Disabled Parking Badge, Disabled Parking Spaces and Financial Assistance for Purchasing a Vehicle
A distinction should be made between a disability card and a disabled parking badge; these are two different things with different conditions. Disability Card from the National Insurance Institute The disability card grants the holder discounts on public transportation and entrance fees to public cultural institutions (subject to the rules of each institution) and sometimes […]
Transportation Services
Several organizations and nonprofits provide transportation services for wheelchair-bound patients and people with disabilities Yad Sarah Yad Sarah provides special vehicles with specialized lifts. The vehicles are air conditioned and have special safety equipment installed to ensure the passengers’ safety. The organization employs professional drivers who have received special training in transporting people with disabilities. […]
Medical Malpractice and Filing a Complaint with the Ministry of Health
Patients’ Rights Hotline Working in collaboration with the Society for Patients’ Rights in Israel, we are here to provide counseling about accessing your rights. Operating hours of the information and support hotline: Phone number: 03-6022934 Sunday-Thursday 09:00-14:00 You can also receive assistance and support via email: [email protected] Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice constitutes a violation of […]
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my HMO refuses to approve inpatient rehabilitation? Eligibility for rehabilitation is subject to the recommendation of the medical team at the hospital where the patient is hospitalized. At times, this decision is made by a medical team that does not include a rehabilitation doctor, which can lead to mistakes in […]
Organizations Offering Support for Accessing Rights
Rights Hotline — Neeman and the Society for Patients’ Rights in Israel Working in collaboration with the Society for Patients’ Rights in Israel, Neeman is here to provide important and relevant information for stroke victims, their families and the general public, as well as a sympathetic ear, counseling and support in accessing their rights. Providing […]
The association is for the benefit of the patients
כ 20,000 איש בשנה, לוקים בשבץ מוחי. חלקם נפטרים, חלקם הופכים נכים, ורובם צריכים לעבור תהליך של טיפול ושיקום ארוך ומפרך. פנינה רוזנצוייג, מנכ”לית עמותת נאמן, בראיון לעורך הדין ליאור טומשין בתוכנית “כבוד העורך דין” בתחנת “רדיוס” מספרת על שבץ מוחי, המטופלים, הזכויות ומה העמותה עושה בשביל לעזור למטופלים, ולשפר את מערכת הבריאות בכל הקשור […]
Assistance in Receiving Rehabilitation Equipment and a Motorised Wheelchair
The Ministry of Health is responsible for providing assistive devices (walking aids, prosthetic teeth and limbs), wheelchairs, adjustable nursing beds, mattresses, walking frames, etc. where necessary. The health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are also able to provide rehabilitation equipment. Eligibility for Assistive Devices Assistive devices are made available to people with permanent disabilities who live in […]
What Is Rehabilitation and What Are Your Rights?
The right to medical rehabilitation is enshrined in the National Health Insurance Law (5754-1994), and the medical services basket includes institutional neurological rehabilitation for stroke victims [link to the law (Hebrew)]. Any individual whose functional autonomy and quality of life have been impaired as a result of an illness or a stroke is eligible for […]
