The invalidity benefit
AN invalidity benefit may be paid under the NIS to:
– A man who is under 65 years
– A woman who is under 60 years who can no longer work due to mental or physical illness.
How does a claimant qualify for the benefit?
A person claiming invalidity benefit must have been incapable of work for a continuous period of at least 26 weeks before the date of his/her claim. A doctor must certify that incapacity is likely to be permanent. The claimant must have also satisfied the relevant contribution requirements.
What are the contribution conditions?
To qualify for a full pension the claimant must have maintained a payment of 39 contributions in each year. If the average is less than n39 but not less than 13, the claimant will qualify for a reduced pension.
Is there any payment for a dependent spouse?
A male as well as female pensioner may be paid a spouse allowance if he/she supports a dependent spouse who is aged 55 or over.
Benefits are paid at the post office of the insured person’s choice or any National Commercial Bank. Pensions are paid by pension order books, each of which contains 13 vouchers, each representing payments for two weeks.
A grant is a lump sum payment made by cheque.
