The National Insurance Institute (NII) recently issued guidelines for insured individuals who may be eligible for a refund of fees previously paid. This follows a ruling on March 19, 2026, by the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court, which approved a settlement agreement in class action case TA 2001-12-22, Daniel Cohen v. The National Insurance Institute. The case concerns a 25 NIS fee charged to individuals who requested a copy of their personal file at NII branches in Jerusalem.
Under the settlement terms, the refund applies to anyone who made such a payment between December 1, 2020, and March 19, 2026. The refund includes both the principal amount and interest, calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the date of payment to the date of the refund. The NII encourages the public to check their eligibility and apply via the personal government website or by emailing the relevant branches. For the Jerusalem branch, the address is KSAFIMJR1@NIOI.
GOV, and for North Jerusalem, the address is EINATMI@NIOI. GOV. IL. The deadline is November 22, 2026. While applicants are expected to attach proof of payment, the NII clarified that missing documentation is not necessarily a barrier; insured parties may request that the institute trace the payment within its internal databases using their personal identification number. This legal development highlights the importance of monitoring judicial decisions in class actions, which often include mechanisms for public restitution.
Those who believe they paid for this service should act within the established timeframe, as rights under the settlement may expire thereafter. For further inquiries, contact the branches via the published channels or the institute's online interfaces.