Arrangements after a death

Notifying National Insurance of a death

Confirm registration and contact the branch when needed.

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

Death reporting is not a survivor claim or authority to withdraw money.

Who is this guide for?

Families handling a relative’s death.

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Conditions and exceptions

Population registration, insurance enquiries and rights claims are separate; do not assume every body updated.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Check registration

Distinguish medical notice and official registry/death evidence; use foreign-death rules where relevant.
What should you prepare?

Death evidence.

Please note

Hospital notices do not meet every body’s requirements.

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02

List open matters

Record benefits, pending enquiries, date and applicant relationship without accessing the deceased’s account.
What should you prepare?

Deceased/relationship details.

Please note

Do not use their password.

04

Query payments and missing items

Ask about post-death payments and unresolved sums before distributing them.
What should you prepare?

Payment/enquiry records.

Please note

Deposits do not prove final entitlement.

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 notification include a survivor claim?

No. Check and file the applicable separate rights process where required.

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