Turkish Health Insurance

[janie]

I would like to hear from anyone who has signed up to the new compulsory health insurance in Turkey.  Please email me and maybe we can have a chat about it.  Manyy thanks,  Janie

[Scunner]

That's not really the way a discussion forum works Janie

[Marggie]

The Turkish Health Insurance Scheme (SGK) is only compulsory for people who have resided in Turkey for one year without interruption.  Below is a useful link.

http://ukinturkey.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/3723724/healthcare-presentation

[Liz 101]

Just do a search for SGK & there's pages of info

[Kevin Sowten]

From the SGK link - 'The premium amount for the first 6 months is TL212,76 per month.'
So for a couple TL425.52 (£150) a month or £1800 a year.
How does this compare with average private health insurance premiums ?

[Eric]

Its not compulsory.

[Ian]

I thought a married couple paid the single premium - is that not correct?   

[Eric]

Its 225.25 TL per month. This covers Husband, Wife (they do need to be married!) and dependent children.  If man and woman are not married it is 225.25 each!

[Kevin Sowten]

Any ideas how this compares with average private health insurance premiums ?

[Eric]

Before we took out SGK I had a quote of £2,800 for me only, for one year, with no existing conditions covered.