Residence permit holders health insurance

[stoop]

Well then don't even think about moving to Thailand Lance - there is no NHS over there so no insurance = no treatment. You can get a 4 bed villa for about £30k though

[Old Daffodil]

Here is a bit more info  

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=universal-health-insurance-2010-08-20

[Old Daffodil]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-q--a-day-2010-08-27

And a bit more!

[stoop]

So it looks like you have to have it if you are resident.

Taxi for Lance

[Diverbaz 1]

I've been away from the UK too long, how does the cost of this health insurance compare to what is paid in National Insurance in the UK?. Would two people working in average jobs pay less than the turkish equivalent?

[Scunner]

Well that isn't quite balanced as questions go Baz. If this is compulsory, you aren't allowed to work to help pay for it!

[stoop]

I think it's about 11% of earnings above £97.00 per week and up to £40k earnings per year. Then it's 1% of any earnings above £40K now but of course it includes your pension.

So someone on say £20k would not pay on the first £5k but 11% on £15k = £1650 per year.

[Diverbaz 1]

quote: If this is compulsory, you aren't allowed to work to help pay for it!

In previous threads on this subject, it has been stated that this is compulsory for people (foreigners) who work here. There is no mention in the rules/law that it is compulsory for retired residents, I think it was Stoop who posted the link.

 

quote:So someone on say £20k would not pay on the first £5k but 11% on £15k = £1650 per year

So for 2 people it would be £3300/year or at todays exchange rate 7656/year, I'm not absolutely sure but I believe if you pay a higher rate you can recieve a pension here in Turkey as well.

I know it is not a straight comparison, but if we had to return to the UK we could not live on my pensions, so would have to get jobs and pay NI.

[stoop]

Baz - Same for me - I am retired but need to work to top up my income (too young to sit about doing nothing anyway ).

I have a company pension which I am now receiving and pay no NI at all on that. I do however pay it on my income from my part-time job. It's minimal though as I don't earn that much and the first £97 per week does not attract contributions.

[stoop]

... also the link that Daffodil put up seems to confirm that it is for all residents - working or not.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=universal-health-insurance-2010-08-20