Medical insurance

[Scunner]

quote:Originally posted by kizkucuk

Maybe a bar isn't the best place to sign a petition but like it or not most people know where these bars are - if people want to sign the petitions then they know exactly where they will be and when.

Like it or not people know where they are? I neither like that nor dislike that! I would hope that people would be able to find one bar in the place they live full time and not need three to choose from. Why do you think signing a petition will help - you don't even know what it says. As I said ealier, if £20 a week is make or break then I am sorry, you are living a very precarious life a long way from "home". Why is this £20 a week the breaker for everyone who is complaining? Your household bills must have gone up £20 and not a peep out of anyone. Interest on local savings must have come down by £20 a week for many in recent times - nobody was signing petitions and heading home then?

This isn't lost savings or a gas bottle going up, this is something that could one day keep you alive - nobody is going to stick their professional hand into your innards for free you know.

[loz]

Just out of curiosity, if an expat takes out citizenship do they then qualify to be means tested? or pay less?

[hubblebubble]

kizkucuk i fully understand your concerns.

 - as stated earlier there are several issues I feel the British Ambassador to Turkey could usefully address in relation to the apparent disparities and also in terms of reciprocity agreements. If you are going to petition for anything, i would suggest a simple request that Uk citizens would feel better served by their embassy if these matters could be negotiated with the turkish government, might be rather more likely to help those in similar circumstances to yourself.

[Dutchie]

If you can't afford 213 TL per month for insurance, how do you plan to pay for medical costs when an emergency happens?

[hubblebubble]

Yes Loz, you are correct as things currently stand!

[shutterbug]

Or pay for air fare if you plan to go back to the UK where they probably know you are no longer eligible anyway? My medication costs more than that per month and SGK pays it all because it is chronic. You won't find me complaining about the cost! Only the d*** computer mess up. ;-)))

[kizkucuk]

I may or may not sign the petition as has been pointed out we do not know what is in it.  

I have already emailed both the Turkish and British Embassy regarding reciprocal agreements.  

All that I am asking is that British citizens living legally in Turkey receive the same as Turkish citizens living legally in the UK.  

[kayakebab]

well, here's the online version....

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sgk-health-insurance-turkey/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=button


sorry, I'm not being a total snob here, but spelling, paragraph spacing, grammar and punctuation should have been checked and double checked for something that's supposed to make officials take notice. I'm not saying this to be pedantic but it should be of a certain standard to be taken seriously. I lost interest half way through and have a sneaky feeling the receiver will too.

I feel too that the last sentence isn't going to make it look as though they're people who feel at one with the nation they've chosen to live with :
''we see it as another way to make money from people who haven't got it contrary to Turkish belief''

Although I'm not a big fan of the petitioning idea I am happy to offer my services if they want a proof reader for anything else.

And again, honestly I'm not being difficult over this, but they will fail before they start if it's not done properly.

[hotlips]

quote:Originally posted by joannasal

I have been so taken aback by some of the nasty and smug comments made on this topic. We all have different opinions and we are all entitled to our opinions. I for one disagree with about 60% of the comments on this topic but no way would i be as rude to the posters as some people have been - keep your unpleasant comments to your selves, they are unnecessary.
For a variety of reasons I do not agree with being forced to pay the SGK (as i have said previously) - that is my opinion and i am entitled to it. I made a decision to cancel my private health insurance 2 years ago and pay for treatment as and when i needed it (which has been once). It is a choice i do not regret and one i wish i could continue with.
These are my feelings and my opinions and are therefore right for me.

Well said!
I am having to read a lot of replies that really bear no relevance to the topic. There has been so much confusion trying to find out how,why,what etc that have lead to people coming on here to get some helpful information.
Thank you to all the members that have directed me to the relevant Embassy website update and other useful information, it has helped enormously and I appreciate your help.

[Scunner]

My God []

Since when did SGK become a law?! It was the social security institution last time I looked!!!

How embarrassing is that document