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Israeli Maternity Basket & Recovery Guides

Authoritative guidance on pregnancy and childbirth entitlements across Israeli health funds (Shaban) and private insurers: statutory caps, reimbursement rates, deadlines, and claim filing tips.

Select a Guide by Health Fund or Private Insurance

Clalit Health Services

Clalit Platinum - Maternity Basket & Twins Doubling

Ceiling up to ₪2,374 per pregnancy, doubling to ₪4,748 for twins. Reimburses doulas, certified IBCLC lactation consultants, and recovery hotels.

Maccabi Healthcare

Maccabi Sheli - Maternity Basket & Baby Lis Hotel

Ceiling of ₪2,358.97 per birth, 75% reimbursement for Baby Lis and Sheba Baby, strict 60-day deadline, plus NIPT and ultrasounds.

Meuhedet Health Fund

Meuhedet Si - Prenatal Classes & Sleep Guidance

Ceiling up to ₪2,365, coverage for midwife-led childbirth classes, postpartum sleep consultants, and recovery hotel nights.

Leumit Healthcare

Leumit Zahav - Pregnancy Basket & Hotel Recovery

Ceiling up to ₪2,000 for pregnancy services, plus up to ₪450/night separate allowance for recovery hotels (up to 3 nights).

Private Insurance Top-Up

Private Health Insurance - Top-Up Reimbursement

How to claim an extra 50%-80% back from Harel, Phoenix, or Migdal for private ultrasounds and NIPT after your fund's cap is exhausted.

Recovery Hotel Guide

Maternity Hotel Rates & Health Fund Reimbursements

Baby Lis, Sheba Baby, Hadassah Baby: nightly rates comparison, up to 75% fund refunds, and split hospital invoice requirements.