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National Health Insurance for Immigrants — Dental, Vision, and Medications in Kiryat Malakhi
Every new immigrant is covered by the National Health Insurance Law from day one of aliyah. In the first year, immigrants receive free dental care and subsidised vision care. Mental health has been in the basic basket since 2015.
About Kiryat Malakhi
Kiryat Malakhi is one of Israel's cities with a particularly high proportion of Israeli-Ethiopian community members relative to total population. The community is a central part of the city's character — visibly present in education, commerce and community activity — alongside significant demand for updated housing options.
Coverage From Day One
The National Health Insurance Law (1994) covers every Israeli resident — including new immigrants — from the day of aliyah. No waiting period, no initial premium required.
Choosing a Sick Fund
Four sick funds operate in Israel. For new immigrants from Ethiopia, Clalit is often recommended because of its wide clinic network and the Tene Briut program, which provides Amharic-speaking community nurses.
Special First-Year Rights
- Dental: Basic dental care (check-up, cleaning, X-rays, basic fillings and extractions) is free for immigrants in their first year.
- Vision: One free eye exam and a 30–50% discount on glasses in the first year.
- Mental health: Since January 2015, mental health is in the basic basket — 15 annual sessions with a psychologist or psychiatrist at low or no co-pay. Psychiatric medications are covered.
Tene Briut
Tene Briut (תנא בריאות) is a Clalit program specifically for the Ethiopian community, offering Amharic-speaking nurses who make home visits and help navigate the healthcare system.
How to Register
- Visit any sick-fund branch with your teudat oleh and Israeli ID.
- First appointment can be scheduled immediately.
- Register children separately if needed.
Ethiopian community in Kiryat Malakhi
- Community population
- ~9,000
- Share of city
- ~30%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, צפון, קרית חיים
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Malakhi
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Malakhi?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Malakhi numbers approximately ~9,000 residents — around ~30% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, צפון, קרית חיים.
- How do I claim National Health Insurance for Immigrants — Dental, Vision, and Medications in Kiryat Malakhi?
- Contact your local health fund (kupat holim) in Kiryat Malakhi — all funds are required to provide understandable service. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Malakhi for this right?
- In Kiryat Malakhi, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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