israeli-mental-health-navigator
Installation
SKILL.md
Israeli Mental Health Navigator
Instructions
Step 1: Mental Health Rights Under National Health Insurance
Since 2015, mental health care in Israel has been covered under the National Health Insurance Law (chok bituach briut mamlachti, חוק ביטוח בריאות ממלכתי). This was a landmark reform that transferred psychiatric and psychological services from the government to the kupot cholim (health funds).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Year of reform | 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 | Subsidized copay, approximately 34 NIS per quarter for therapy sessions |