Hello,
Let me explain in great detail about the Absorption Basket:
- The Absorption Basket is provided to new immigrants in their first 6 months in Israel, to assist with initial expenses and financial acclimatization.
- The assistance is provided by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. The ministry is responsible for immigration and absorption of immigrants in Israel.
- Eligibility for the Absorption Basket: A new immigrant who has received official "new immigrant" status from the state, and did not reside in Israel for more than 24 cumulative months in the 3 years prior to receiving this status.
- The amount of assistance varies according to family status: individuals, couples, families, single parent. Also by age – retirees receive less.
- There is an additional cash supplement for each child, according to their age (0-4, 4-18, 18-21).
- In addition, families with 6 members or more receive a supplement.
- The first payment is partially in cash at Ben Gurion airport and partially by transfer to the Israeli bank account.
- The remaining payments are monthly transfers to the same bank account.
- It's important to open an Israeli bank account in the first few days in order to receive payments.
- After 6 months, eligibility for additional "Assured Income" from the ministry in the first year can be checked.
I'm happy to answer any additional questions! Wishing you success in your absorption in Israel.
