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BETH PROTEA - update February 2010

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overview of Beth Protea, its physical appearance, its facilities and activities

 as well as a description of its unique ambiance. Read the latest newsletter,

 follow the updates for what’s happening at Beth Protea or look at photographs.

 Are you looking for information regarding the rights of Senior Citizens

 in Israel and are not sure where to go!

 

For easy access to reliable information – Beth Protea’s special social

 service “PROTEA PLUS” can provide you with all the answers.

 

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 feeling 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, COUNSELING 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

 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

February 2010. 

SUBJECT

ELIGIBILITIES

WHERE TO GO

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.

 

Receiving Bituach Leumi prior to recognized retirement age is dependant on income (derived from both spouses)

 

 

 

BITUACH LEUMI (SOCIAL SECURITY) PENSION.

Call PROTEA PLUS or MINISTRY OF RETIREES 

02-6547025

to receive certificate of Senior Citizen Status.

 

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

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

KIZVAT ZIKNA WITH HASHLAMAT HACHNASSAH

(Old age pension with income supplement)

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

Electricity bill reduction is available to through the Electricity Department to recipients of Hashlamat Hachnassah.

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: 1599-505-700

MATAN 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.

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

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

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).

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, COUNSELING 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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