uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Are you are a resident of Israel and suffer from a physical, mental, or cognitive disability? If so, you may be entitled to a disability card. This card, also known as a certificate of disability, can be extremely useful to you. It will allow you to access special benefits and discounts in various institutions in Israel. The following article will explain who qualifies and how to get a disability card in Israel. If you require legal help related to this topic or any other legal issue, feel free to contact our law office: <\/span>03-3724722.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n When you present your disability card in tandem with your National ID Card, it is proof of your status as a person with disabilities. Therefore, it gives you access to all the <\/span>rights<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a>, and discounts you deserve. Services and sites that offer discounts to people with disabilities include all major means of public transportation, museums, national parks, and more. <\/span>Additionally, people with certain categories of disabilities are entitled to an\u00a0exemption from waiting in line<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0paying entrance fees for a caretaker<\/a>. It will be specified on the card whether you are entitled to these exemptions. Note that since the card does not include a photo, it must be presented together with your National ID card at the point of service.<\/p>\n In Israel, the disability card is more formally known as a certificate of disability (teudat neche). It is issued by the <\/span>National Insurance Institute<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Bituach Leumi<\/span><\/i>) and is supposed to be automatically sent to all those eligible for it. Most commonly, it is given when a person begins to receive a <\/span>general disability pension<\/span><\/a> or another disability stipend from <\/span>BItuach Leumi<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 All the new disability cards are bilingual (Hebrew and English).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you receive a monthly stipend from <\/span>Bituach Leumi <\/span><\/i>through one of the following entitlement programs for people with disabilities, then you also deserve a disability card:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is possible to qualify for a disability card even without receiving one of the stipends mentioned above. Regardless of whether or not you receive a disability pension, if one of the following criteria applies to you, then you still deserve a certificate of disability:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You do not need to apply directly for a disability card. Instead, you should submit an application for a <\/span>general disability pension<\/span><\/a> or whichever stipend is most relevant to your case. If <\/span>Bituach Leumi <\/span><\/i>has approved your request for a disability stipend, then they should also automatically mail the disability card to you.\u00a0<\/span>If you know that you qualify for a disability card but have not yet received it, this is most likely because of a mistaken address in the system. Do not physically go to <\/span>Bituach Leumi <\/span><\/i>if you have not received a card. Instead, call *6050 or <\/span>your nearest <\/span>branch<\/span><\/a> and explain the situation to them. The card is valid for 7 years (unless your entitlement period ends before then). After 7 years, if you are still eligible, a new card should be sent to you automatically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If this article was helpful to you, then you may find many other useful resources on our site. For example, you may be interested in the articles <\/span>Disability Rights in Israel – a Summary<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/a> Applying for a Disability Pension in Israel<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Applying for an Accessible Parking Permit in Israel<\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>and more.<\/span><\/p>\n The attorneys in our law offices have vast expertise in liaising between private citizens and the authorities in Israel, regarding an array of legal topics. If you require our services for a legal issue related to disability rights or anything else, please contact us and we will be glad to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n [author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you are a resident of Israel and suffer from a physical, mental, or cognitive disability? If so, you may be entitled to a disability card. This card, also known as a certificate of disability, can be extremely useful to you. It will allow you to access special benefits and discounts in various institutions in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy would I want a disability card?<\/b><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nWho is responsible for issuing the disability card in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n
Who qualifies for a disability card in Israel?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Do only people who receive a disability pension from the State receive a disability card?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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How do I apply for a disability card?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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