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Nursing Benefit for the Elderly — Rights of Elderly Ethiopian-Israeli Parents in Haifa
Elderly Ethiopian-Israelis who need help with daily activities are entitled to a nursing benefit from BTL — ₪4,000 to ₪9,000/month depending on care level. BTL social workers can conduct home visits.
About Haifa
Haifa is home to an established Israeli-Ethiopian community, spread across multiple neighbourhoods in the city. The local real-estate market offers a range of housing options — from modern projects in the Carmel area to neighbourhoods with urban-renewal potential in the eastern part of the city.
Who Is Eligible?
Elderly Israelis (women 60+, men 65+) who need help with at least 2 of 6 daily activities (dressing, eating, mobility, hygiene, toileting, communication). No income test — savings do not affect eligibility.
Benefit Amounts (2025)
- Level 1 (2 activities): approx. ₪4,200/month
- Level 2 (3–4 activities): approx. ₪5,800/month
- Level 3 (5–6 activities): approx. ₪7,500/month
- Full nursing home: approx. ₪9,000/month
Benefits are typically paid as in-home care hours rather than cash.
Cultural Needs
Ethiopian elderly may need an Amharic-speaking carer familiar with traditional food, language, and religious customs. You can request this in writing from the care company. Request an Amharic-speaking BTL social worker for the home assessment visit.
How to Apply
- Submit Form 510 (nursing benefit claim) at any BTL branch.
- BTL sends a social worker for a home assessment within 30 days.
- On approval, choose a licensed home-care provider from the approved list.
Contact BTL: *6050 | btl.gov.il
Ethiopian community in Haifa
- Community population
- ~10,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- כרמל הצרפתי, הדר, כרמליה
- Community services
- ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה
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FAQ — Haifa
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Haifa?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Haifa numbers approximately ~10,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: כרמל הצרפתי, הדר, כרמליה.
- How do I claim Nursing Benefit for the Elderly — Rights of Elderly Ethiopian-Israeli Parents in Haifa?
- Contact your local health fund (kupat holim) in Haifa — all funds are required to provide understandable service. For support: ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה.
- What community support is available in Haifa for this right?
- In Haifa, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP חיפה, בית הספר לקהילה.
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