Private Health Insurance

First and foremost, anyone coming on Aliya is obliged by law to take out membership at one of the Kupot Cholim (Health Services) in Israel. The monthly premiums rise with age. Each Oleh can and must join the Kupat Cholim of their choice immediately upon arrival in Israel.

The service provided by the Kupot Cholim is according to the guidelines prescribed by the Government "Basket", which is pretty comprehensive within the confines not too dissimilar to other National Health services around the world.

There are however certain limitations to the Kupot Cholim, and many people choose to supplement the basic health cover with a private health plan.

There are many advantages in taking out supplementary plans. Some of the advantages include:

• Operations which are elective as opposed to emergency.
• Transplants.
• The ability to choose medicines which are not in the Health Basket.
• Operations which to date have not been performed in Israel.
• Choice of surgeon and hospital.
• The ability to have your treatment overseas.

There is a waiting period of between 3 and 6 months from the time the first premium is paid until the plan kicks in.

There are many different types of private health plans available, so that each person can tailor make the plan that best suits their own needs.

Goldfus Insurance and Investments takes no responsibility for changes in Israeli legislation that may alter the accuracy of the above information.
For clarification of any changes, please contact us nearer the time of your arrival.