Older adults

Checking long-term care benefit eligibility

Review conditions and the claim route.

7 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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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

Check National Insurance requirements before sending sensitive evidence.

Who is this guide for?

People at retirement age needing daily help and assisting relatives.

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Conditions and exceptions

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Check the benefit conditions

Review age, residence/living arrangements, functioning and income; a diagnosis alone is insufficient.
What should you prepare?

Medical summary, income and representation evidence.

Please note

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

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02

Compile evidence

Gather current diagnoses/treatment, applicable income documents and representative authority if another person acts.
What should you prepare?

Medical, income and authority records.

Please note

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

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03

File with National Insurance

Use the online claim or a listed alternative; send only required material officially.
What should you prepare?

Claim and supporting evidence.

Please note

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

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04

Prepare for assessment

Expect possible functional assessment or further-document requests; retain decisions and offered options.
What should you prepare?

Submission/status record.

Please note

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

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05

Check refusal or level

Read official appeal and reassessment routes if the claim or level is disputed.
What should you prepare?

Decision and references.

Please note

General information, not an eligibility decision or professional advice; use official systems for private records.

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