Medical insurance

[hotlips]

quote:Originally posted by Denton

Any chance of a bit of guidance on my questions below:
As an unmarried couple (for l8 years), we think the rules say we BOTH have to pay the 212tL a month, but if we married we would only pay one set of 212tl a month, which we could then afford and would appreciate the peace of mind having medical insurance would give us.

Residency Permit:What would need to be done regarding our current 4 year Residency Permits.  Does my `wife` have to have hers completely redone from scratch at a totally new charge for the change of surname, or is there a smaller charge for just the change of name.  Anyone had to have this done?

House Tapu:  We have had this in joint names for 8 years, so if we marry does a new Tapu have to be issued and at what cost and will the then current date on it mean we can`t sell our house for a further 5 years without having to pay capital gains tax on any profit.  Or is there a simpler way of changing the details, again anyone done this?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Denton,

My husband and I bought our property before we married.I haven't changed my passport or bank account here to my married name. I got my residency in my maiden name but showed my marriage certificate.
 
I believe that the residency and Tapu won't need to be changed, you are married but use different names.

It's an interesting point and has now got me thinking!

[jackstee]

Don't forget though
If you havn't done the first year of your residency, you dont have to sign up for 11 months. There is no fine or backpayment as you dont qualify until then

[Denton]

Thanks for your prompt reply Hotlips.  I had not looked at the matter in this way - all I could see were hurdles ahead.

[loz]

I am now very confused, does this mean (someone confirm) if I take out the Residency for one year this year to avoid being penalised regarding the 80/190 day rule, it is not mandatory to buy the Turkish health insurance?

[Scunner]

To fill the financial gap left by the loss of British expats from the health insurance scheme, Efes is going up to 9 lira a bottle minimum selling price. A victory for all.

[Chinook]

 

quote:I am now very confused, does this mean (someone confirm) if I take out the Residency for one year this year to avoid being penalised regarding the 80/190 day rule, it is not mandatory to buy the Turkish health insurance?

Correct Loz  

[Sus]

quote:Originally posted by loz

I am now very confused, does this mean (someone confirm) if I take out the Residency for one year this year to avoid being penalised regarding the 80/190 day rule, it is not mandatory to buy the Turkish health insurance?

No No No you do not need the Turkish Health Insurance as you have to do one year on your RP before you apply for it.

Hope I have now unconfused you.

[Ovacikpeedoff]

Going off subject for a moment. I am getting fed up with these digs at the treatment of the old by the NHS. There is this myth that if you reach a certain age you are left to die. This is utter rubbish. My aunt was 72 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and she has been given the exact same treatment as a younger person would be given. She has had a number of serious complaints since and they have treated each one with the upmost care and attention. She is now 79 and a few weeks ago she had a bleeding problem. She went to the local GP and within a week she was called to see a specialist. The specialist said they must undertake a number of tests and my aunt asked what if it was cancer. The consultant just turned to her and said not to worry and if it is we will treat it. Being old my aunt has problems understanding half the medical terms. The consultant knew that and as soon as he had the results he phoned her up to tell there are no serious problems and to have a nice Christmas.My aunt has nothing but praise for the way she has been treated by the NHS. A couple of times when she was in hospital during my visits I met the consultant treating her and he was happy to give me the time to explain what was wrong with her and the treatment she was getting.

If the NHS is so bad why are you up in arms about signing up to the super healthcare system in Turkey that everyone seems to rave about. Let us see how that system will look after you if you cannot afford to pay. There are a number of Brits in Turkey who run back to use the so called useless NHS at the first sign of a problem.

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[simpsons]

Great news, but its a pity that it didnt come earlier, as me and a lot of people have had to pay to have our marriage certificates translated and notorised. I could have put that money to good use, like buying some more Efes. Will the Turkish Gonvernment make an offer to reimburse us. I dont think so.

[Ray1951]

I have heard of several cases where people have gone to the Devlet and on production of their residency book, have been given treatment/tests at minimal cost.  This surely will no longer apply unless you have the SGK, otherwise there would be NO point in it. By not having SGK, I am sure the cost of medical treatment etc. will be exceptionally high should it be required.