Health and medical care

Switching health funds

Check the new fund and submit an orderly transfer.

7 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

Only the official body performs it; Techeles Israel does not approve, book or submit for you.

Who is this guide for?

Residents insured by a health fund.

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Conditions and exceptions

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Compare suitability

Verify relevant local services, continuity and supplementary services directly with new fund.
What should you prepare?

Desired fund/service questions.

Please note

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
02

Check dates/rules

Official service allows up to two transfers in 12 months; effective date depends on submission date.
What should you prepare?

ID/current fund.

Please note

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
03

Submit officially

National Insurance transfer system, own identification and completion; post-office route per instructions.
What should you prepare?

ID/payment if required.

Please note

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

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04

Keep approval/continuity

Effective date and how to receive care/share needed information securely.
What should you prepare?

Transfer/date approval.

Please note

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

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05

Resolve problems

National Insurance official contact for missing records/technical issues; keep decision/reference and use designated objection instead of needless new application.
What should you prepare?

Reference, decision or error evidence.

Please note

Follow current official rules; no sensitive records/passwords here, no actual medical-file transfer or guaranteed doctor availability; early transfer has a special route.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗

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