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Private Health Insurance for Tourists and Returning Residents

The following options are available for purchasing private health insurance as a returning resident, as a tourist or during a pilot trip:
  • Kupat Cholim Clalit / Mashlim Chul: A special enrollment program that provides Toshavim Chozrim, tourists, and students with health coverage. All those who are eligible and join the program are insured by Kupat Cholim Clalit and will be entitled to receive all of the basic health benefits afforded to Israeli citizens.  This program covers pregnancy, but not hospitalizations or childbirth.

    For specific cases, additional information, and terms of enrollment, please see the Mashlim web site at www.mashlim.com/nbn or call 1-866-MASHLIM.  For information on the Clalit Maternity Plan, please contact Dr. Keren Sher by email at: mrkerense@clalit.org.il

  • Darconaim: Maccabi Health Fund: A special enrollment program for Toshavim Chozrim, tourists, and students with health coverage.  For terms and conditions please contact Maccabi at 1-700-50-53-53 or visit their website: http://www.maccabi4u.co.il/darkonaim/Templates/homepage.asp?lng=EN.  This program covers pregnancy, but not hospitalizations or childbirth.

  • Atid Bari Insurance Agency: In conjunction with the renowned insurance provider Ayalon, this program offers a comprehensive healthcare package for tourists, Olim and foreign residents who do not yet have government sponsored health coverage. Medical care is provided by the Leumit Health Fund.  Coverage includes free prescription medicines, night calls from doctors, and coverage for treatment at all hospitals in Israel. For more information or to download the forms online, please visit www.israelinsurance.net or call the toll-free number from Israel 1-800-606-464 to speak with an English speaking representative.  The call center is open 24 hours a day.  From outside of Israel, you can call for free by clicking the "Contact Us" tab on the website and following the instructions listed.

  • Meuhedet plan for foreign residents: A special enrollment program for Toshavim Chozrim, tourists, and students with health coverage.  For terms and conditions please contact Meuhedet at 03-5207885 or visit their website. This program covers pregnancy, but not hospitalizations or childbirth.

  • Shiloach Insurance for Tourists/Students: For terms and conditions, please contact:
    Beit Harel, 3 Rechov Abba Hillel,POB 1951, Ramat Gan 52118
    Tel: (03)754-7000 or (02) 640-4444