The Ministry of Health Has Made a New Decision: School Vaccinations Will Now Be Administered by Family Physicians. According to the recent decision by the Ministry of Health, changes have been made to the national vaccination schedule. First-grade and eighth-grade school vaccinations will now be performed in Family Health Centers by family physicians. The implementation … Read more

Established in 1972, the hospital currently serves around 500,000 patients annually and offers outpatient services in 16 different specialties. Since 2010 it has operated under the name Beşiktaş Sait Çiftçi State Hospital and has a capacity of 50 beds. Outpatient Clinics at Beşiktaş Sait Çiftçi State Hospital Family Medicine Pediatrics Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Dentistry … Read more

Birth allowance application is a one-time social benefit provided by the state to mothers for each child born after May 15, 2015. This payment is made once and, after the application process is completed, can be collected through PTT. Birth allowance inquiry can be carried out easily via e-Government (e-Devlet). In this guide you will … Read more

The Social Security Institution (SGK) operates through district directorates and serves across Turkey. There are several ways to reach this institution and its district branches. In addition to visiting the physical address, you can contact them by telephone or fax. Istanbul Tuzla SGK phone number: (0216) 582 07 65 Istanbul Tuzla SGK fax number: (0216) … Read more

People pay social security contributions while working for an employer or running their own businesses. These contributions fulfill one of the requirements for retirement. In our country, specific conditions determine eligibility for retirement—primarily the number of contribution days and age. Previously, different rules applied, and people retired under those earlier provisions. Over time, the retirement … Read more

Recently there has been a significant rise in informal employment, with a large share of those working off the books being retirees. Many retirees choose to suspend their pension payments to work and try to increase their future pension, but this approach often backfires and creates financial losses. Informal Work Harms Retirees Because of difficult … Read more

Renewing the income test may be necessary in certain situations. The income test is determined by the family members for whom a person is financially responsible, and it must be renewed when the individual’s circumstances or household income change. Changes in the household such as: Birth Death Marriage Divorce A household member starting a new … Read more

A pension is a type of income paid by the Social Security Institution (SGK) and is often the primary means of livelihood for retirees. In some cases, however, banks or enforcement offices may place a hold (block) on a pension payment. How can a block on a pension be removed? Which steps should be followed … Read more

The Omnibus Bill Has Been Approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey! According to breaking news, the Omnibus Bill has been approved in Parliament. The bill, which affects millions of citizens, has passed the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Accordingly, procedures such as initiating enforcement proceedings, filing complaints, applications, lawsuits, and objections have been … Read more

How the 2021 SGK Insurance Covers Smart Lenses can vary depending on the type and severity of visual impairment. Coverage for lenses is provided at different rates, and reimbursement for eyeglass frames is only offered as a small flat contribution and does not apply to every brand. For those asking does SGK cover lenses, coverage … Read more