With the minimum wage increase in January 2024, EK-5 agricultural insurance contributions are calculated based on a monthly premium payment of 6,900.86 TRY. If voluntary EK-5 social security premium payments are delayed, late interest will be applied. When insured under this scheme, the monthly premium must be paid continuously until the insured person becomes eligible for retirement.
Who Can Benefit from EK-5 Agricultural Insurance?
Those eligible for EK-5 agricultural insurance include:
- Workers on orchards, vineyards and fields,
- People who sell the agricultural products they produce themselves,
- Individuals who have voluntarily withdrawn from agricultural work,
- Persons over the age of 18.
These individuals have the right to benefit from the EK-5 agricultural insurance scheme.
What Documents Are Required to Apply for EK-5 Agricultural Insurance?
Required documents for EK-5 agricultural insurance application are:
- Copy of national ID card,
- EK-5 insurance application form approved by the local headman’s office (muhtarlık) and the District Agriculture Directorate,
- Proof of residence.
These documents must be submitted to complete the application.
How Much Is EK-5 Agricultural Insurance? 2024
With the 2024 minimum wage adjustments, EK-5 agricultural insurance premiums were updated. As of January 1, 2024, the current EK-5 insurance contribution rates are as follows:
- The minimum EK-5 agricultural insurance premium for 2024 is 6,900.86 TRY per month,
- The maximum monthly agricultural insurance premium for 2024 is 51,756.00 TRY.
How to Obtain the EK-5 Agricultural Insurance Application Form?
To obtain the EK-5 agricultural insurance application form, follow these steps:
- Access the official Social Security Institution page where the original application form is available as a PDF.
- Click the “download” button in the top right corner to save the application form to your computer.
- Open the downloaded file, right-click and select “print” to produce a physical copy of the form.
Complete the printed form and first have it approved by the local headman’s office (muhtarlık). After that approval, visit the District Agriculture Directorate to obtain the second approval. Once the form is stamped and authorized by these institutions, you can proceed with the main application.
How to Fill Out the EK-5 Application Form?
Steps to complete the EK-5 agricultural insurance application form:
- Step 1: In the section titled “Insured Person’s Identity and Address Information,” enter full name, parents’ names, marital status, gender, province, district, street and neighborhood details.
- Step 2: Under social security information, enter the social security registration number.
- Step 3: In the declaration and undertaking section, fill in the applicable insurance premium amount and the name of the agricultural workplace where you work, then sign the form.
All remaining sections of the form will be completed by the muhtarlık and the District Agriculture Directorate. If these sections are not completed by the relevant authorities, the application will be considered incomplete during final submission.
How to Submit an EK-5 Agricultural Insurance Application?
To register for EK-5 agricultural insurance, take the application form approved by the muhtarlık and District Agriculture Directorate to the Social Security Institution office in your province of residence. The form will be submitted to the institution, and the application will be recorded in the system.
How to Check EK-5 Agricultural Insurance Status?
You can check your EK-5 agricultural insurance status free of charge via the e-Government (E-devlet) platform. After logging in with your Turkish ID number and password, you can view all relevant information quickly and easily.
Where Are EK-5 Agricultural Insurance Premiums Paid?
EK-5 agricultural insurance premium payments are made at PTT branches. Payments are completed at the PTT counter with the payer’s Turkish ID card.
How Much Are 2925 Agricultural Insurance Premiums in 2024?
Premium amounts for those wishing to pay 2925 agricultural insurance in 2024 have also changed.
- For contributors paying 2925 agricultural SSK for 15 days, as of January 1, 2024, the monthly 2925 agricultural premium is 3,250.41 TRY.