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PROTEA PLUS, a non-profit Advisory and Counseling Service was established as a response to the many queries Beth Protea Retirement Home was receiving from senior Anglo Saxons and their families – both in Israel and abroad.
The many enquiries outlined the fact that numerous Anglo Saxons who had chosen to live their lives in Israel were often unaware of the rights they are entitled to and the facilities available to meet their needs.
Furthermore, Senior Citizens often have to deal with many different government and local authorities. These encounters can cause great confusion and often result in one becoming threatened by the complexity and impersonal nature of the bureaucratic establishments that in fact have the means to help.
Taking help is often a necessity rather than a choice and one can be acutely sensitive of becoming just a “number” and having his/her once private, independent life transformed into a “public affair” or social case. For Anglo Saxons, issues like these are often exacerbated by being in a foreign country with a foreign language, leaving one feeling illiterate, bewildered, frustrated and helpless.
PROTEA PLUS aims to alleviate the struggles Senior Anglo Saxons and their families may encounter by providing a listening ear and assisting on both a practical and supportive level.
This unique service is manned by a qualified social worker who welcomes the queries, problems and issues that are faced by senior citizens daily and strives to deal with them with the dignity, respect and sensitivity that they deserve. Professional counseling is offered and in special circumstances, home visits are conducted.
Our updated information consists of all the services available to Senior’s in different parts of Israel. It enables us to promptly tap into the appropriate resources required.
SEE THE DETAILED LIST THAT FOLLOWS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, COUNCELING AND REFERRALS, PLEASE CONTACT ZIONA KEMELMAN
PROTEA PLUS – SOCIAL SERVICES
BETH PROTEA
5 ASHER BARASH STREET
HERZLIYA
TEL : (Direct) 09-9595228, (Switchboard) 09-9595222
E-MAIL : ziona@bethprotea.com
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UPDATE ON SENIOR CITIZEN RIGHTS
The following table reflects details of the major rights concerning senior citizens in Israel.
This information is compiled by Beth Protea is correct as of
January 2008.
| SUBJECT | ELIGIBILITIES | WHERE TO GO |
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RETIREMENT AGE |
Women born before 1953 should check their retirement age. All women born after 1953 – retirement age is 65. Men born before 1942 should check their retirement age. All men born after 1942 – retirement age is 67 |
BITUACH LEUMI (SOCIAL SECURITY) PENSION. Call PROTEA PLUS or MINISTRY OF RETIREES 02-6547025 to receive certificate of Senior Citizen Status |
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SENIOR CITIZENS RIGHTS |
REDUCTIONS: Public transport : 30% TV license : 100% Municipal Tax : 25% (for 100m) provided applicant is receiving government pension. Entrance to cinemas at certain times, theatre, museums, national parks : 50% |
Show your Senior Citizen card Apply to local MUNICIPALITY Arnona (Rates & Taxes) for reductions |
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PENSIONS & SAVINGS |
Eligibility to open “Kranot Gemel-Savings” and renew savings for periods of 5 years Kizvat Zikna Maximum Old Aged Pension : Singles : Nis 1900 Couples: Nis 2880 The amount differs depending on how much has been contributed throughout the years, the spouse’s income / age of utilizing pension Or Kizvat Zikna with Hashlamat Hachnassah (supplementary income) Or Kizvat Zikna Meuchedet (aid for those with unpaid insurance – see below) |
Bank and Insurance Agency Check accounts BITUACH LEUMI BITUACH LEUMI |
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KIZVAT ZIKNA WITH HASHLAMAT HACHNASSAH |
Enables additional financial reductions to the standard reductions rendered to senior citizens : Kupat Holim medications : 50% reduction. Arnona (municipal tax) reduction of 100% for first 100m Eligibility for rent subsidy for those who have never owned property in Israel |
BITUACH LEUMI informs Kupat Holim of this eligibility Apply for rent subsidy or sheltered retirement to : AMIDAR: 1599-505-700MATAN CHEN: *2445 MA’AGAR: 1599-500-301 |
| HEALTHCARE
NURSING CARE AND ASSISTANCE AT HOME |
When unable to cope independently with daily activities, Bituach Leumi assesses the necessity for help at home through “Hok Seud” (law that provides for home nursing care). Services include: A caregiver at home up to 15 hours per week Diapers Security Button, Neighborhood daycare Club with nursing facilities. An employment permit for a foreign helper at home is rendered if a person is declared Siudi (in need of nursing care) |
Apply to BITUACH LEUMI for an assessment. (Take with doctors report) Apply to BETUACH LEUMI for an assessment or through “AGUDA LE BRIUT HATZIBUR” |
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UPGRADE OF THE KUPAT HOLIM SERVICE IRRESPECTIVE OF YOUR ILLNESS |
Members of Kupot Cholim have the right to acquire extra insurance (Klalit Mushlam, Macabi Zahav) irrespective of their health condition |
APPLY TO THE RELEVANT KUPAT CHOLIM FOR THE UPGRADED CARD AND ADDED NURSING CARE INSURANCE |
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ADDRESSING STRESS, CRISIS, NEED OF SUPPORT, RECOVERY AFTER ILLNESS |
Municipal Social Services supply : Social Work Services Advice and Counseling Family Intervention Day Centres Retirement Activity Clubs Funding for Recuperation after hospitalization (with means test) Protection in cases of abuse Legal counseling guardianship arrangements connection to voluntary help groups Allocation to frail care residential home if in need of funds |
APPLY TO SHERUTEI REVAHAH (SOCIAL SERVICES) IN RESPECTIVE TOWN, DEPARTMENT HASHERUT LA KASHISH OR YEUTZ LA EZRACH (SH.I.L) IN RESPECTIVE TOWN |
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RETIREMENT HOMES |
Various categories are : Diur Mugan: protected living for independent seniors
Beit Avot for Tshushim: Frail care and Assisted Living Tshushey Nefesh: Frail care for Alzheimer and Dementia patients Mossad Siudi: Nursing care Mossad Siudi Murkav: Specialised, intensive nursing care |
MOST FACILITIES ARE PRIVATELY OWNED, COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES. WHEN IN NEED OF NURSING CARE AND IN CASE OF TSHUSHEY NEFESH (ALZHEIMER) AND THERE IS LACK OF FUNDS : REFER TO THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (LISHKAT HA BRIUT). |
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AID FROM VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS |
Illnesses pertaining to old age are addressed by volunteer societies that provide good advice and assistance such as: The Blind (Aguda Leman Ha’Ever) The hard of hearing (Be Kol) Alzheimer sufferers (Alzheimer Society) Medical equipment, legal advice, specific medical information (Yad Sarah) Olim societies, Ezer mi zion |
APPLY TO THE RESPECTIVE ORGANISATION DIRECTLY |
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, COUNCELING AND REFERRALS, PLEASE CONTACT ZIONA KEMELMAN
PROTEA PLUS – SOCIAL SERVICES
BETH PROTEA
5 ASHER BARASH STREET
HERZLIYA
TEL : (Direct) 09-9595228 , (Switchboard) 09-9595222
E-MAIL : ziona@bethprotea.com