Under National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) regulations, small freelancers working limited hours or earning low monthly income are classified as "Self-Employed Who Does Not Meet Criteria" (Atzmai She-eino Oneh Al Hahagdara).

Comparison Table: Standard Self-Employed vs Non-Matching Status

Criteria / Feature Standard Self-Employed Non-Matching Self-Employed
Work Hours Threshold 20+ hours per week Under 12 hours per week
Monthly Income Threshold Above 50% average market wage Under 15% average market wage
Bituach Leumi Premium Rate Standard self-employed rates (approx 6%-17%) Pay as non-working individual or exempt if employee
Work Injury Coverage Full Injury Benefit Coverage No Work Injury Insurance Coverage

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