Navigate Israel's four HMOs (kupot cholim) and healthcare system for service comparisons, referrals, and coverage decisions. Use when user asks about Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit, health basket, specialist referrals, supplementary insurance, or switching HMOs.
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Israel's healthcare system with four competing HMOs, multi-tier coverage levels, and Hebrew-language processes can be confusing, especially for new immigrants or when comparing supplementary insurance options, understanding referral procedures, or knowing patient rights under the National Health Insurance Law.
npx skills-il add skills-il/health-services@v1.2.0-israeli-hmo-navigator --skill israeli-hmo-navigator -a claude-codeI just made aliyah to Tel Aviv. Compare Clalit vs Maccabi for a young couple with no children
My doctor gave me a hafnaya to a dermatologist. What are the steps and how long should I wait?
Compare supplementary insurance (mashlim) plans across all four HMOs for a 35-year-old
What dental coverage is available through kupat cholim supplementary insurance vs private dental plans?
Critical fix: Maccabi Zahav is entry tier and Sheli is premium (was inverted), updated all 4 kupot tier table, copay ranges refreshed, 2026 health basket additions noted.
Apr 25, 2026
Fixed broken MCP links, corrected HMO switching rules (up to twice in 12 months with 6 fixed dates), corrected wait time claims, updated Leumit membership data, added Reference Links section
Apr 11, 2026
Bureaucracy navigator for cancer patients and caregivers in Israel: Bituach Leumi (medical disability, special services allowance with all 4 rates 50/112/188/235% + child-under-3 supplement, child-disability allowance for pediatric cancer at 235%, Section 9(5) tax exemption, 40% arnona discount); 2026 health basket (oncology drugs, exceptions committee, severe-illness co-pay exemption, dental treatment funding, surgery wait-time guarantee + Form 17, hereditary cancer genetic testing, home chemotherapy, medical cannabis under post-April-2024 prescription-only flow, post-surgical rehabilitation by cancer type); supplementary insurance tiers (Clalit Mushlam Platinum, Maccabi Sheli, Meuhedet Si, Leumit Gold); free palliative home care; fertility preservation and gonadal protection across all genders and ages; work rights including family caregiver sick days (60 spouse, 90 parent, 110 single parent); cancer-type-specific NGOs (ICA, Larger Than Life, Zichron Menachem, Ezer Mizion, Bracha for hereditary, Halil HaOr for hematological, One in Nine for breast); statutory 60-day appeal window; experimental, off-label, and treatment-abroad pathways. Use when a patient or caregiver needs to understand entitlements, file applications, or appeal a refusal. Bureaucracy only, not a substitute for the hospital oncology social worker, oncologist, or lawyer. Do NOT use for medical diagnosis, treatment decisions, drug dosing, or non-Israeli healthcare systems.
Comprehensive 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.
Automatically book fitness classes on Arbox-powered gym platforms the moment booking opens. Use when you want to secure spots in popular CrossFit or gym classes in Israel before they sell out, set up recurring booking schedules, or manage monthly booking limits.
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