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Israeli Elder Care Navigator
Trusted86/100Comprehensive guide to navigating elder care in Israel. Helps families with Bituach Leumi long-term care benefits (gimlat siud), private nursing care insurance (bituach siudi) through kupot cholim, old-age pension (kiztavat zikna), nursing homes (beit avot) and assisted living (diur mugan), home care, enduring power of attorney (yipuy koach mitmashech), and guardian appointment (apotropus). Use when caring for an aging parent, comparing care options, checking benefit eligibility, or planning advance directives. Prevents crisis-driven decisions by consolidating all elder care information. Do NOT use for general Bituach Leumi benefits, private pension funds, or HMO/health insurance questions.
Trust score 86/100 (Trusted) · 52+ installs · MIT license
The Problem
Adult children in Israel often face elder care decisions suddenly, with no preparation and no single source of truth. The system is split between Bituach Leumi, the Health Ministry, kupot cholim, and the courts. Most families don't know the difference between gimlat siud (government benefit) and bituach siudi (private insurance), or that you can't buy siudi after age 65.
skills-ilUpdated: April 27, 2026|Tags:elder-carelong-term-carenursing-homeold-age-pensionpower-of-attorneyassisted-livingsiudi-insuranceisrael
npx skills-il add skills-il/health-services@v1.2.0-israeli-elder-care-navigator --skill israeli-elder-care-navigator -a claude-codeInstall on Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Manus, or other platforms
- 1. Click "Download ZIP" to download the skill files.
- 2. Open Claude Desktop and go to Customize > Skills.
- 3. Click "+" and select "Upload a skill", then upload the ZIP file.
- 4. Start a new conversation. The skill will activate automatically when relevant.
When to Apply
- When caring for an aging parent and don't know where to start
- When trying to understand the difference between gimlat siud and bituach siudi
- When checking nursing home or assisted living costs in Israel
- When setting up an enduring power of attorney for a parent while they're still competent
- When a parent needs help with daily activities and you want to apply for the long-term care benefit
Try These Prompts
Care benefit
My mother is 78 and needs help bathing and dressing. How do I apply for the long-term care benefit from Bituach Leumi?
Siudi insurance
My parents are 63. Should they get siudi insurance and how does it work?
Nursing homes
How much does a nursing home cost in Israel and how can we get a subsidy?
Power of attorney
How do I set up an enduring power of attorney for an aging parent in Israel?
Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
v1.2.0
2026 BL figures verified (kiztavat zikna 1838, supplements, retirement age 63.5), em-dash substitutes cleaned, references current.
Apr 25, 2026
v1.1.1
Fixed broken Kolzchut elderly rights link in the Reference Links table.
Apr 12, 2026
v1.1.0
Updated old-age pension amount to 2026 (1,838 NIS), expanded long-term care benefit from 3 to 6 levels, added recommended MCP servers and reference links
Apr 11, 2026
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