Insured for 14 shekels!

After the holidays subsided I went to tackle my first order of business - getting health insurance. It required a visit to the post office (random) where I paid a whopping 14 shekels to get signed up. I then paid a visit to the specific kupat cholim (insurance company) to obtain my card and booklet. I couldn't believe how easy it was! America, here's something to learn :-)