A program published by Yisrael Beiteinu

Senior citizens

Every position from this program, grouped by the site's policy topics. The same positions also appear under each topic in the party's platform.

Crime and Personal Security

•A national program against fraud, scams, violence and crime targeting senior citizens, a minister and/or dedicated government powers for the field, a dedicated Knesset committee, and a party-appointed ombudsman for senior citizens' complaints

•A comprehensive reform of long-term-care insurance for senior citizens, alongside strengthening geriatric medicine and community care
•A move to preventive medicine and early detection for senior citizens, alongside strengthening the standing of the primary caregiver and family caregivers
•Reducing senior citizens' direct out-of-pocket spending on health, long-term care and housing

•A tiered increase in the basic old-age pension, phased in over several years up to 25% of the average wage, with a mechanism linking it to the average wage or the price index, whichever is higher
•Guaranteeing income at the minimum-wage level, phased in over several years, for senior citizens without an adequate pension and with low means who are at risk of poverty
•One coordinated system that unites rights, services and resources for senior citizens, simpler processes for claiming entitlements, and accessible state services, including digital services and digital training
•Devolving part of the responsibility for care and resources to local authorities and health funds, "supportive community" models in every neighborhood and local authority, and programs to reduce loneliness
•Encouraging paid work, entrepreneurship and volunteering in later life, strengthening intergenerational ties, and bringing senior citizens into public councils and decision-making bodies
•A multi-year implementation plan on a gradual budget schedule; by the plan's own wording this is a "proposed working framework", and the responsible minister or authorized official may update the priorities and timetables