The National Insurance Law (1954) grants the population a wide range of benefits.

About 20% of Israel's adult population are volunteers, active in 278 public voluntary bodies which complement health and social services.

The country's population is served by an extensive medical network comprising hospitals, outpatient clinics, and centers for preventive medicine and rehabilitation.

Over the years, patients have come for specialized treatment from all over the world, including countries with which Israel has no diplomatic relations.

Israel's comprehensive welfare system is based on legislation which provides for a broad range of national and community services.