National Insurance Law (Amendment – Increasing the Senior Citizen Allowance and Linking It to the Average Wage) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הביטוח הלאומי (תיקון - הגדלת קצבת אזרח ותיק והצמדתה לשכר הממוצע)
TL;DRA proposal to increase the old-age allowance from 17.7% to 25% of the average wage, and to link the allowance and the supplements to the average wage.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the National Insurance Law to increase the old-age allowance from a rate of 17.7% of the basic amount to a rate of 25% of the average wage. In addition, the supplements for a spouse and for the first two children are increased, and they too will be 13% and 12% respectively of the average wage instead of lower rates of the basic amount. The supplements and the allowance will be updated regularly according to changes in the average wage. The proposal is relevant to senior citizens in Israel and requires further review by the Knesset Legal Adviser's office.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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