Israel’s Ministry of Defense has rolled out a new mobile application to simplify access to rehabilitation services for wounded personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health conditions, or head injuries.
Developed by the agency’s Rehabilitation Division, the “Shikum.Me” allows eligible users to spend their annual treatment allocation through a built-in digital wallet, removing the need to pay out of pocket, submit receipts, or wait for reimbursements.
The platform links users to over 5,000 specialists and service providers, offering complementary medicine and physical activities.
Options include acupuncture, massage, yoga, music therapy, gyms, running groups, and water sports.
Users can also check provider availability, view service ratings, track remaining balances, and book appointments directly. A dedicated support center will assist those who need technical help or do not use smartphones.
Tel Aviv said that approved users will automatically receive 72,000 digital coins in the app, equivalent to 6,000 new shekels ($1,888) per year, beginning in January 2026.
To ease the transition, the defense ministry set a three-month adjustment period through March 2026, during which users may still submit receipts for complementary medicine treatments, up to 1,500 new shekels ($472).
From April 2026, redemptions will be handled exclusively through the app.
“The new application was born from deep attention to the field and focused conversations with the injured, with the aim of making it easier for them to realize their entitlements,” said Sarit Kidron, deputy head of the Rehabilitation Division.
