Get Complementary Health Insurance for Just a Few Cents a Day — Avoid Extra Charges! For as little as 2 or 3 TL per day, you can obtain complementary health insurance and avoid paying extra fees at private hospitals. When people seek treatment at private hospitals for health reasons, they often face significant out-of-pocket costs. … Read more

Good news for many debtors: a draft law announced by AK Party Parliamentary Group Deputy Chairman Mustafa Elitaş has been submitted to the Parliament. This proposal, consisting of 24 articles, aims to restructure and resolve citizens’ public debts. The broader scope of the regulation is designed to relieve not only individual debtors but also businesses … Read more

The much-anticipated Omnibus Law was approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) by majority vote and its full text has been published in the Official Gazette. This law introduces numerous changes across various areas. The bill adopted by the TBMM in April 2016 included several Social Security Institution (SGK) provisions. Those provisions cover … Read more

When will the 2020 TOKİ housing lottery be held? Applications for TOKİ’s 100,000-home project for 2020 were completed when the application period closed at the end of business on January 15, 2020. After applications closed, many applicants began to wonder when the lottery drawings would take place. The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization has issued … Read more

Will there be a curfew during the Eid al-Adha holiday? Minister Koca answered. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca spoke after the Scientific Committee meeting. Regarding the question of whether there will be a curfew during the holiday, he said the issue was partially discussed at the meeting but no proposal was made. He added that a … Read more

Outpatient treatment under health insurance is defined by the terms of the policy. People who purchase private health insurance often complete procedures more quickly, which is why private plans are frequently preferred. Through private health insurance—and subject to the insurance company’s provider network—you can usually choose hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies from the list provided in … Read more

In recent years, bills submitted to the Parliament have included proposals to bring insurance premium debts under a new restructuring framework. Accordingly, a target of TRY 23,000 for premium restructuring has been set. Late-payment penalties and interest on insurance premium debts can be erased, and installment plans can be offered. This change would therefore provide … Read more

Childbirth premium repayment (birth debt) is an important option for many mothers because it can allow earlier retirement. However, many people lack clear information about how it works, which can cause problems in practice. The frequently asked questions below will help you understand the subject. Early Retirement Through Birth Debt Birth debt was introduced with … Read more

Vakıfbank social support card is a welfare card issued to citizens in need, allowing purchases within set limits. Supported by central and local governments, the card is intended to cover basic living needs. How to apply for the Vakıfbank social support card, who is eligible, and how to check the balance? In this article we … Read more

The attention of Turkey’s 13.5 million retirees is focused on the salary adjustment scheduled for July. As known, retirement pensions are adjusted twice a year, every six months. The rate of increase is determined based on official inflation figures published by TÜİK, using the six-month inflation data. Retirees who received their first raise in January … Read more