Health and medical care

Requesting a funding obligation or form 17

Match service, institution, date and treatment code.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

A referral does not guarantee funding at every provider.

Who is this guide for?

Patients needing external-service funding.

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Conditions and exceptions

Maccabi route; approval normally before service; emergency department/ambulance have separate rules.

Step by step

The checklist

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02

Prepare matching evidence

Specialist referral/hospital summary and coded invitation; separate emergency/ambulance lists.
What should you prepare?

Case annexes.

Please note

No single attachment applies to every branch.

04

Attach/send

Listed Maccabi referral need not be reattached; check invitation/required details and receipt.
What should you prepare?

Receipt/files.

Please note

Submission is not obligation approval.

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

Can I pay privately with guaranteed reimbursement because I have a referral/appointment?

No guarantee. Obtain suitable prior funding approval under the fund’s route.

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