If you make Aliyah before the age of 60 for women and 62 for men, you are entitled to a reduced sum from the Israeli Social Security or Betuach Leumi. If you arrive in Israel after 62 you are not entitled to these payments however there may be a payment if you are impoverished although it is not age related.

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We are often asked if Aliyah is advisable to those seniors who don’t speak Hebrew. Yes, you should make Aliyah! There are many Anglo communities in Israel: Raanana, Beit Shemesh, Modi’in and a number of areas in Jerusalem, to name a few. And with Universal Health Care and free Hebrew Language classes called Ulpan, you have the makings of a secure and enjoyable retirement. Our people have dreamed of living in Israel for thousands of years and you can fulfill that dream!

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When people dream of retiring to Israel one of the questions I hear most often is regarding Israel’s Universal Health Insurance. Yes, it covers the basics (even if you have pre-existing conditions) but it doesn’t cover everything. There are two ways to supplement your healthcare coverage. 1) You can expand the basic services in your chosen provider (there are 4 to choose from) for an additional monthly fee. 2) You can purchase private insurance which is generally much cheaper than private insurance in the U.S. It’s important to understand the cost and details of healthcare so you can plan your new life in Israel.

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Fortunately, it is possible to collect US social security and pension benefits after making Aliyah. Israel and The United States have a tax treaty which means you will never be taxed on your social security payments. Israel has granted a tax hiatus on foreign income earned during the first ten years after Aliyah so your pension benefits are tax free until the ten-year period is over. After that, plan on being taxed according to US rates with some possible exemptions.

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