A guide to medical rights for wigs – for oncology and alopecia patients. How to get reimbursement from health insurance funds?

Mar 8
2 min read

Dealing with hair loss as a result of a medical condition – whether due to chemotherapy, alopecia areata, or other chronic conditions – is a difficult emotional and physical challenge. Beyond the personal hardship, it is also a significant financial expense. The good news is that you are entitled

Who is eligible for assistance?

The health funds in Israel (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, and Leumit) recognize that a wig for a patient with a medical condition is not a luxury product, but rather an essential rehabilitation accessory for maintaining quality of life and self-confidence. Eligibility is usually granted in cases of:

Oncological treatments.
Outbreak of alopecia areata.
Skin and scalp diseases that prevent normal hair growth.

Medical Rights for Wigs How do you get your refund? (Step by Step)

The process of exercising

Medical recommendation:
Tax invoice and receipt:
Filing the claim:

Exhaustion of rights: financial refunds from the health basket

The amount of reimbursement for oncology patients varies from fund to fund and between types of insurance (supplementary, platinum, gold, etc.). Most often, the amounts range from 1000-2500 NIS. It is worth checking in advance with your fund's service center what the updated ceiling is for the current year.

What many do not know is that they are entitled to significant financial rights! (As of 2026):

We are here to help.

Beyond the production of the wig, part of our professional service is to accompany you on the technical aspect as well. We make sure to issue you with all the required documents in the most accurate manner so that the process of exercising

Coping with hair loss: Far beyond aesthetics,

The most important rule: Why avoid clips and pins during the recovery phase?

Therefore, the only recommended and safe solution in situations of extensive hair loss or localized baldness is a wig, preferably

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