Despite the opposition of the Ministerial Committee to the legislation and contrary to the coalition's position, the Knesset plenum approved today (Wednesday) in a preliminary reading the National Insurance Bill by MK Ilan Gilon.<\/p>\r\n
The bill proposes to determine that the rate of the full allowance for an individual regarding disability benefits will be an amount equal to the minimum wage per month.<\/p>\r\n
MK Galon said: "The meager allowance currently provided condemns a person with a disability to a life of poverty. It is supposed to be enough for a minimum subsistence, but it is clear to everyone that it is not at all sufficient for the needs of a person with a disability, who is required to purchase medication, finance travel by public transportation or taxis from place to place, support his household, and sometimes also employ a nursing worker, in addition to the aspiration to also take an active part in life's activities, including culture and leisure."<\/p>\r\n
Afterwards, Galon stood above the podium in silence for long minutes.<\/p>\r\n
When voting time came, 42 MKs supported the proposal, while 39 opposed it.<\/p>\r\n
After the vote, many MKs came forward to congratulate Galon, who burst into tears from excitement.<\/p>\r\n
The proposal will be forwarded to a Knesset committee that will decide where the discussion will continue.<\/p>\r\n
Watch.<\/p>\r\n