Clal Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Israeli insurer offering private health and critical illness policies.
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Israel
Statutory social insuranceHow health coverage works
In Israel, basic health cover is provided by a statutory social insurance system.
Residents must join one of four public health funds (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit) under the National Health Insurance Law. Funds sell supplementary plans; private insurers offer additional and surgical cover.
Basic coverage is provided by the public system. Ministry of Health
Supplementary and private health insurance
Harel Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Israeli insurer offering private health, surgery and long-term care policies.
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Menora Mivtachim (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Israeli insurer with private health and surgery insurance.
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Migdal Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Israeli insurer with private health and supplementary medical policies.
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The Phoenix Insurance (Visit website, opens in a new tab)
Israeli insurer offering private health policies.
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Key facts
| Official source | Ministry of Health |
|---|---|
| Insurers listed | Clal Insurance, Harel Insurance, Menora Mivtachim, Migdal Insurance, The Phoenix Insurance |
| Last reviewed |
Frequently asked questions
How does health insurance work in Israel?
Residents must join one of four public health funds (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit) under the National Health Insurance Law. Funds sell supplementary plans; private insurers offer additional and surgical cover.
Is private health insurance mandatory in Israel?
No. In Israel, basic cover comes from a statutory social insurance system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.
Which health insurers can I look at in Israel?
Well-known insurers listed for Israel, in alphabetical order: Clal Insurance, Harel Insurance, Menora Mivtachim, Migdal Insurance, The Phoenix Insurance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.
Where can I find official information on health cover in Israel?
Ministry of Health: https://www.health.gov.il