I was recently released from the army. What are my rights and obligations with regard to Social Security ?

Every Israeli citizen, age 18 and up must pay Social Security and Health insurance tax (with exception to married housewives).

If you are a salaried employee, this is done automatically by your employer via your payslip. The payslip lists the amounts deducted from your pay towards Soc. sec. and health tax. There is also an employer’s contribution.

If you are self employed, you will need to register at the Social Security office closest to your place of residence. You will need to pay these taxes on your own. The rate is determined by your income.

If you are unemployed (and not receiving unemployment) you will need to register at the Social Security office closest to your place of residence. You will need to pay the minimum rate (currently 160 sh per month – June 2012)

If you are a student in an institution of higher learning (University, Michlala, etc). The institution will update Social Security and the Social Security office will send you a booklet for monthly payments. If after 2 months of studying at the institution you have not received the booklet, you should contact the collection dept. at your local Social Security office.
Students who work as salaried employees – will pay via their payslip and there is no need to do anything more. Make sure you get a payslip from your employer and keep these indefinitely in a file. It’s proof that your Social Security was paid for the month on the payslip.
Students who do not work  as salaried employees will need to pay 120 sh per month (updated June 2012)

 

Payment can be made via credit card via Social Security telephone operators at *6050

 

For any and all months that you do not pay, the amount you owe incurs interest and is linked to the cost of living index. This can be deducted from monies paid to you by Social Security – Reserve army duty payment, Maternity grant, unemployment pay, Special grants to released soldiers who work in preferential sectors, any other stipends due to you from Social Security

 

 

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