חוק הביטוח הלאומי (תיקון מס' 262 – הוראת שעה), התשפ"ו–2026

Private member's bill · Published 1 Mar 2026

1Tabled
2Reading 119 Jun 2024
3Committee
4Readings 2-325 Feb 2026
5Published1 Mar 2026

How it affects you

New immigrants from the United States will be exempt from national insurance contributions on income already covered by social insurance in their former country, for five years after immigration. The arrangement covers contributions from January 2026 through December 31, 2035, but the exempt income will count when health insurance contributions are calculated.

Who gains

New immigrants from the United States A five-year exemption on income insured in their former country Section 350א(א)
The labor minister May change the list of countries under set conditions Section 350א(ד)

Who pays

New immigrants Exempt income will count toward health insurance contributions Section 2
The state Reimburses National Insurance annually for waived contributions Section 4

Under the table

Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Extended again
The temporary provision was extended again, 21 extensions so far.