Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Clinical advice to consult family doctor differs from administrative referral duty.
Who is this guide for?
Patients preparing specialist documents.
Maccabi example: some specialties need referrals and some do not; check current fund-specific rules.
The checklist
Define service
Recommendation/service details.
Same specialty in different settings may differ.
Read fund rules
Fund service page.
One fund’s list is not another’s exemption.
Check source/validity
Referral.
Do not edit expiry.
Check funding separately
Invitation/code.
Appointment is not financial approval.
Confirm before attendance
Appointment/documents.
Seek medical direction for urgency rather than waiting on administration.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Does no referral mean every treatment is covered?
No. Referral, contracted provider and funding are separate checks.
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