israeli-mental-health-navigator
Installation
SKILL.md
Israeli Mental Health Navigator
Instructions
Step 1: Mental Health Rights Under National Health Insurance
Since July 2015, mental health care in Israel has been covered under the National Health Insurance Law (chok bituach briut mamlachti, חוק ביטוח בריאות ממלכתי). This landmark reform transferred psychiatric and psychological services from the Ministry of Health to the kupot cholim (health funds).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of reform | July 2015 |
| Previous system | Government-run mental health centers |
| Current system | Kupot cholim (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit) |
| What is covered | Psychiatric consultation, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, medication |
| Who is eligible | All Israeli residents registered with a kupat cholim |
| Cost to patient (2026) | Depends on the setting, not on a single national number. See the copay matrix in Step 2. Maccabi's published figures: 41 NIS quarterly at a public-hospital outpatient clinic, free at a psychiatric hospital, free at public or agreement clinics (as of 29.7.2026). |