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Disability Benefit for Ethiopian Immigrants — Rights and How to Apply in Tel Aviv
The BTL general-disability benefit is set by the loss-of-earning-capacity degree determined by a committee — not by the medical disability percentage. Full benefit (75%+): ₪4,711/month (from 1 Jan 2026).
About Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the main draw for the second generation of Israeli-Ethiopians — academics, entrepreneurs and professionals in tech, design and law. Community activity in the city focuses on equality and combating racism, alongside a vibrant real-estate market offering a wide range of housing options.
Who Is Eligible
Ethiopian immigrants with a recognised medical disability of at least 25% that reduces earning capacity by 50% or more. A 6-month waiting period applies for immigrants who arrived after 1 January 2000.
Disability Levels and Amounts (2025)
- 25–49%: approx. ₪2,200/month
- 50–74%: approx. ₪3,500/month
- 75–100%: approx. ₪4,500–6,200/month (including supplements for dependants and care)
How to Apply
- Download Form 211 from btl.gov.il.
- Attach all medical records — diagnoses, hospitalizations, regular medications.
- Submit at your nearest BTL branch or online.
- Attend the medical committee — bring a companion, all documents, and request an Amharic interpreter if needed.
Appeal Rights
If the committee sets too low a percentage, you have 60 days to appeal to the Medical Appeals Committee, then to the Labour Court. TEBEKA offers free representation: 072-2424622.
Ethiopian community in Tel Aviv
- Community population
- ~6,000
- Share of city
- ~1.5%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' הצפון, דרום תל אביב
- Community services
- ENP, HAMA, פרנץ' קיי קולה
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FAQ — Tel Aviv
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Tel Aviv?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Tel Aviv numbers approximately ~6,000 residents — around ~1.5% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' הצפון, דרום תל אביב.
- How do I claim Disability Benefit for Ethiopian Immigrants — Rights and How to Apply in Tel Aviv?
- Contact your local health fund (kupat holim) in Tel Aviv — all funds are required to provide understandable service. For support: ENP, HAMA, פרנץ' קיי קולה.
- What community support is available in Tel Aviv for this right?
- In Tel Aviv, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, HAMA, פרנץ' קיי קולה.
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National Insurance for Ethiopian Immigrants — What You Get and When
Ethiopian immigrants receive child allowance from day one of aliyah. Maternity, disability, and unemployment benefits have waiting periods. Register at BTL within 3 months of arrival.
Chronic Disease Prevention — Tene Briut
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Right to an Interpreter in Court and Government Offices
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