Families of Soldiers Killed in Action (Remuneration and Rehabilitation) Law (Amendment – Remuneration for Orphans, Widows and Divorcées) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק משפחות חיילים שנספו במערכה (תגמולים ושיקום) (תיקון - תגמולי יתומים, אלמנות וגרושות)
TL;DRThe amendment raises the age of a child entitled to benefits from 21 to 24, increases benefits for widows and divorcées, and adds mental health assistance for divorcées of soldiers killed in action.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Families of Soldiers Killed in Action Law in four ways: the definition of "family member" will change so that children up to age 24 (not 21) will be considered dependents; the monthly benefit for the orphans of a divorcée will rise from NIS 5,535.71 to NIS 8,000 for one child, with an addition of 24% for each additional child; widows will receive an "initial adjustment benefit" in the first three years after the death in addition to their existing benefits, in the amount of the monthly benefit to which they are entitled; and divorcées of soldiers killed in action will receive financial assistance for mental health treatment as long as they need it.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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