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Offline kevin b

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« on: August 14, 2010, 09:27:18 AM »



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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 09:59:09 AM »
I am a little confused here....I know a residency permit gets one half price treatment in state health care.
Does paying this then mean it will be free?
I know its not free for Turks unless they are granted a special card.
I think the least the consulate could do is clarify what this means to its citizens residing in Turkey.
Seems to me Cameron et al might as well ditch these supposed outposts of the foreign office for what use they are.

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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 10:02:45 AM »
I don't know about anyone else but I think this will be the death knoll for a lot of people over here if this is correct. Last man leaving Dalaman turn the light out.

Offline Diverbaz 1

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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 11:04:06 AM »
I think if you find the relevant info it's about people who work.


Stoop posted the link a few days ago.

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« Last Edit: August 14, 2010, 11:08:59 AM by Diverbaz 1 »

Offline mrkeith

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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2010, 11:06:19 AM »
You will find that this was past in 2008 and comes into place 1st Oct 2010. People with RP's and no private health care are required to enroll within 2 years the cost is 182tl per month for a family.
It entitles you to medical health care

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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2010, 16:19:00 PM »
If you work, your insurance contribution is over 300tl a month, luckily, your employer is supposed to pay this.  Mind you, this does cover pension as well.

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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2010, 11:48:56 AM »
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-q--a-day-2010-08-13

Some more information about Universal Health Insurance.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2010, 11:51:57 AM by Daffodil »

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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2010, 13:10:55 PM »
Interesting take on the fact it doesn't appear to be for workers only. Taken from the link above:

· If you (you and your husband) are not registered as insured in your country,

· If you have a resident permit and

· If you have completed a year living in Turkey,

You must apply for Universal Health Insurance. As a UHI right-holder, you can use state hospitals, private hospitals and university hospitals. However, at private hospitals you will pay a portion (30-70 percent) of the costs. The UHI covers almost all health problems (excluding plastic surgery), such as operations, treatment and pregnancy.




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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2010, 13:39:49 PM »
So, if this is now law, it will cost a couple over 4000ytl to live in Turkey for a year, that amounts to your interest on say 50,000ytl at 8% for a year, not good news me thinks:-\

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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2010, 13:43:47 PM »
BM06 - but is it??? As usual the definitive answer is elusive.




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