Birth grant in Israel in 2026: how much and when
In short
- The birth grant (maanak leida) is a one-off Bituach Leumi payment to every mother who is an Israeli resident or married to one, even if she did not work.
- The amount depends on the child's place in the family: ₪2,103 for the first, ₪946 for the second and ₪631 for the third and later (2026). Twins: ₪10,514.
- After a hospital birth it is paid automatically into the mother's bank account. You claim only after a birth abroad, an adoption or surrogacy.
- It is separate from the maternity allowance, which replaces working mothers' wages.
How much
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| First child | ₪2,103 |
| Second child | ₪946 |
| Third child and later | ₪631 |
| Twins | ₪10,514 |
| Triplets | ₪15,771 |
| Each further baby in the birth | ₪5,257 |
Who qualifies
- An Israeli resident, or the wife of an Israeli resident — even if the birth was abroad.
- A non-resident may qualify if she worked in Israel during the pregnancy, or her partner worked in Israel for 6 months in a row before the birth, and the birth was in Israel.
- A live birth, or a stillbirth after 22 full weeks.
- A home birth: if you reached a hospital within 24 hours and stayed at least 12 hours, or a doctor or midwife reported the birth to the Ministry of Health.
- Adopting a child under 10 (not your partner's child), and surrogacy.
How to get it
- Hospital birth in Israel: automatic, once the hospital reports the birth. At a first birth you give your bank details at the hospital.
- Home birth: automatic, once the Ministry of Health reports it.
- Birth abroad, adoption and surrogacy: claim online or at a branch. After a birth abroad you can also get hospital costs refunded up to the grant amount, with a receipt.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the birth grant for a second child?
₪946 in 2026. For a first child ₪2,103, and for a third and later ₪631.
Do I need to claim the birth grant?
No, if you gave birth in a hospital in Israel: it is paid automatically. You claim after a birth abroad, an adoption or surrogacy.
Do mothers who don't work get the birth grant?
Yes. The birth grant does not depend on work. The maternity allowance, by contrast, is paid only to women who worked and paid contributions.
Calculators for this topic
Pregnancy risk calculator
The daily amount and the total for your leave, from your wage, up to ₪350.47 a day.
Worth checking too
Maternity allowance
15 or 8 weeks depending on your work record, based on your wage up to ₪1,752.33 a day. Fathers can take part of it.
Child allowance
₪173 to ₪219 a month per child until 18, plus ₪58 into a savings plan. Paid automatically.
Pregnancy risk allowance
For working women off work 30 days or more because of a risk to them or the baby: by wage, up to ₪350.47 a day.
Tax Credit Points
Each credit point cuts your income tax by ₪242 a month. Children, aliyah, army service, a degree — and missed points can be reclaimed for past years.
Sources
This is general information, not legal advice. Amounts are correct as of the review date and change every January.