Workplace accidents are among the most concerning issues for employees. After an accident at work, workers gain certain rights both for health care and financial compensation. The financial loss from days unable to work during the period covered by the medical report is especially important. To offset these losses, the state provides various payment options for employees. So, what is the work accident report payment in 2025 and how can an employee receive this payment?
Temporary incapacity benefit, commonly called “report money”, is an important protection to prevent hardship for a worker who cannot work due to a workplace accident. Below you can find current amounts for work accident report payments and the full process for receiving them.
How Much Is the Work Accident Report Payment in 2025?
In 2025, the amount of the work accident report payment depends on the employee’s salary and the type of treatment. The Social Security Institution (SGK) pays employees with a valid report in two ways:
- Outpatient Treatment: Two-thirds (2/3) of the daily gross earnings are paid.
- Inpatient Treatment: One-half (1/2) of the daily gross earnings are paid.
Report Payment for a Minimum Wage Earner in 2025
- Monthly Gross Minimum Wage (2025): 26,005.50 TL.
- Daily Gross Earnings: 26,005.50 / 30 = 866.85 TL.
- Daily Payment for Outpatient Treatment: 866.85 × 2/3 = 577.90 TL.
- Daily Payment for Inpatient Treatment: 866.85 × 1/2 = 433.43 TL.
SGK does not pay for the first two days. For a 10-day report, payment is made for 8 days: 577.90 × 8 = 4,623.20 TL.
Example Calculation:
A worker with a 14-day outpatient report would receive 577.90 × 12 = 6,934.80 TL in total. Inpatient treatment payments are lower according to the 1/2 rule.
These amounts increase with a higher gross salary. Pay attention to the differences between outpatient and inpatient treatment rates.
How to Receive the Work Accident Report Payment
There are specific steps to follow to receive the work accident report payment. The process has legal and practical aspects. The general workflow is outlined below:
1. Actions at the Time of the Accident
- Seek medical care immediately and receive necessary treatment from a health facility.
- The health facility issues the temporary incapacity report and enters it into the SGK system electronically.
- The worker must notify the employer about the accident verbally or in writing as soon as possible.
2. Employer Responsibilities
- The employer must report the incident to SGK within 3 working days from the accident.
- The notification can be made electronically (via e-declaration) or in writing.
- If the employer fails to report, administrative fines may be imposed.
3. SGK Procedures
- After receiving the report and accident notification, SGK reviews the case.
- If the report is approved, a payment order is issued.
- Temporary incapacity benefits are usually transferred to the worker’s PTT account or registered bank account within 10–15 days.
Conditions for Receiving Temporary Incapacity (Report) Payments
There are certain conditions to receive the work accident report payment:
- The work accident report must be at least 3 days long.
- The usual requirement of 90 days of paid premiums in the last year is not sought for work accidents; they are exempt from this criterion.
- A proper SGK report and a completed accident notification are mandatory.
How Is the Report Payment Calculated?
The formula for calculating the report payment in 2025 is:
Report Payment = (Gross salary / total days in period) × (2/3 or 1/2) × (number of reported days – 2)
- Outpatient treatment: 2/3 of the daily gross earnings
- Inpatient treatment: 1/2 of the daily gross earnings
SGK does not pay for the first two days.
Example: A worker with a gross salary of 30,000 TL and 30 total days, receiving outpatient treatment and a 16-day report:
- Daily gross earnings: 1,000 TL
- Daily outpatient payment: 1,000 × 2/3 = 666.67 TL
- Total payment: 666.67 × 14 = 9,333.38 TL
Importance and Deadline for Reporting a Work Accident
Timely and complete reporting of a workplace accident is crucial.
- The employer must report the accident to SGK within 3 working days.
- Seasonal workers in agriculture and forestry may report the accident themselves.
- If the employer does not report, penalties apply and the worker may be disadvantaged in receiving payments.
Where and How to Get a Work Accident Report
- After a work accident, a temporary incapacity report is issued by state or SGK-contracted hospitals. Reports from private hospitals may also be accepted.
- Physicians determine the length of the report according to the severity of the condition.
- A family physician can issue a report for up to 10 days at once; the period can be extended up to 20 days with follow-up control.
Checking the Work Accident Report Payment
- Payments are usually collected from PTT or the registered bank account.
- You can check payment status via e-Government services under “SGK temporary incapacity payment inquiry.”
What SGK and Employers Should Monitor After an Accident
- Employers should monitor whether the worker is on report and reflect that status on payroll.
- Report details should be checked carefully so SGK payments are processed without errors or omissions.
- Workplace health and safety procedures should be reviewed to prevent recurrence of the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my salary be deducted if I get a work accident report?
The temporary incapacity benefit paid by SGK is not deducted from the worker’s salary by SGK. However, the employer may deduct the salary for the days the worker is on report from payroll and the corresponding amount is then covered by SGK’s benefit.
What happens if the work accident is not reported?
If the accident is not reported on time, the employer may face fines and the worker could receive the report payment late or not at all.
How much is paid for outpatient and inpatient treatment?
Outpatient treatment pays 2/3 of the daily earnings; inpatient treatment pays 1/2.
Why are the first two days unpaid?
According to SGK regulations, the first two days of a report are not paid. Payments begin on the third day.
How much does a minimum wage earner receive as report payment?
In 2025, a minimum wage earner would receive 577.90 TL per day for outpatient treatment and 433.43 TL per day for inpatient treatment.
How many days of report are required to receive payment?
At least 3 days of report are required, but the first 2 days are unpaid.