Updated figures · 2026 · Free
How much are you owed from Bituach Leumi?
A simple calculator for the birth grant, maternity pay (maternity leave) and child allowance — based on the official National Insurance (Bituach Leumi) figures.
Birth grant
One-time payment, paid automatically within a month of the birth.
Grant amount
₪2,103
Maternity pay
Replaces your salary during maternity leave — based on gross salary.
Total maternity pay (gross, before deductions)
₪0
≈ ₪0/day × 105 days
Child allowance
Fixed monthly payment per child up to age 18 (regardless of income).
1
Monthly allowance
₪173
₪2,076 per year
Plus the “Savings for Every Child” programme: ₪58/month per child (₪58 total), deposited in the child’s name until age 18.
Estimate only. Figures are correct as of 2026 per the official National Insurance Institute publications and are updated periodically. Maternity pay depends on your salary and employment history and is shown here gross, before tax. For an exact calculation and an eligibility check, use the National Insurance website.
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Frequently asked questions
Do new immigrants (olim) get the birth grant?+
Yes. The birth grant is paid for any birth in an Israeli hospital to a mother insured by the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi). New immigrants are insured from the date of aliyah, so a baby born after you arrive qualifies. It is paid automatically — you do not need to apply.
Who is eligible for maternity pay (dmei leda)?+
Maternity pay replaces your salary during maternity leave and depends on the National Insurance contributions paid before the birth — generally if contributions were paid for 10 of the 14, or 15 of the 22, months before the leave. The amount is based on your gross salary, capped at the daily maximum.
Is the child allowance paid regardless of income?+
Yes. The child allowance (kitzvat yeladim) is a fixed monthly payment per child up to age 18 and is not means-tested. The amount per child depends on the child’s position in the family.
What is “Savings for Every Child”?+
Alongside the allowance, the National Insurance Institute deposits a monthly sum into a savings account in each child’s name until age 18. You can choose the account type and top it up from the allowance.