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Senior Pension Supplement — National Insurance in Kiryat Shmona
Monthly income supplement from National Insurance for citizens 67+ with low income. Amount depends on family status, age, and years of residency.
About Kiryat Shmona
Kiryat Shmona, located in the Upper Galilee, hosts a small Israeli-Ethiopian community that enjoys the scenery and proximity to nature. The real-estate market offers properties at very low prices, alongside known security challenges.
Who is eligible?
- Israeli citizens aged 67+ (men 67, women 65 — gradually rising)
- 10+ years of residency in Israel before applying
- Family income below a calibrated ceiling (combined pension + other sources)
What's included?
- Basic old-age pension: scaled by years of residency
- Income supplement: for those without pension or with low pension
- Seniority bonus: per year of residency beyond 10
- Spouse supplement: for a partner without their own pension
How to apply
- Login to btl.gov.il — personal account
- File "Old-age pension claim" + attach ID + income proofs
- If needed — visit the nearest branch
- Community members who immigrated late in life — residency periods may include time in Ethiopia in some cases (per bilateral agreements)
📞 National Insurance senior line: 02-6463555 | *6050
Ethiopian community in Kiryat Shmona
- Community population
- ~1,000
- Share of city
- ~6%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, דרום
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Shmona
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Shmona?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Shmona numbers approximately ~1,000 residents — around ~6% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, דרום.
- How do I claim Senior Pension Supplement — National Insurance in Kiryat Shmona?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Kiryat Shmona. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Shmona for this right?
- In Kiryat Shmona, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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