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The term “temporary incapacity for work” is defined as the temporary inability of the social insured to work during the rest period specified in the reports of the physician or medical board authorized by the Social Security Institution in cases of work accident, occupational disease, illness and maternity. Accordingly, in terms of social insurance, “Temporary...

In terms of social security, the term unregistered employment can be defined as the non-reporting or incomplete reporting of the work of people who participate in employment by working in legal jobs to the relevant public institutions and organizations in terms of days or wages. Within the context of Turkey and according to this definition,...

One of the basic obligations of employers who employ workers in Turkey in terms of Turkish Social Security Law is the payment of social security premiums of the insured employees. In Turkey, social insurance premiums are monitored and collected by the Social Security Institution, which is the sole governing body for social insurance and pensions...

One of the basic obligations of employers who employ workers in Turkey in terms of Turkish Social Security Law is the payment of social security premiums of the insured employees. In Turkey, social insurance premiums are monitored and collected by the Social Security Institution, as the governing authority of the public social insurance and pensions...

Social Security Institution is the governing authority in the social insurance affairs in Turkey. Employers have various obligations to the Institution. Within the scope of the Turkish Social Security system, one of the basic obligations of employers is to submit a workplace declaration to the Social Security Institution for the workplaces they open. All the obligations...

Maternity insurance constitutes one of the branches of social insurance that is legally being implemented in Turkey. In-line with the Act No. 5510, starting from the date of pregnancy of the insured woman subject to 4/a and 4/b social insurance statuses, or of the non-insured spouse of the insured man, of the woman receiving income...

The Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases Insurance is one of the social insurance branches that is being applied in Turkey for certain employee groups. The term “Occupational disease” is defined as a temporary or permanent illness, physical or mental disability suffered by the insured due to a recurring reason due to the nature of the...

The Turkish Constitution defines the right to social security as one of the fundemantal rights of citizens and residents. Accordingly, the primary law of the Turkish Social Security System defining the implementation is the Social Insurance and General Health Insurance Code No. 5510. The law determines who will be covered by social insurance. In addition,...

In Turkey, public financing of healthcare services is being provided by the Social Security Institution within the scope of the General Healthcare Insurance. In-line with the Health Implementation Communiqué (SUT), the Social Security Instituion is applying co-payment (contribution fee) for certain healthcare expenses as to be paid by the patient. Medicines prescribed by GPs or...

As a system being applied in Turkey nationwide, the General Healthcare Insurance, refers to insurance that primarily protects people’s health and provides financing for their expenses in case they encounter health risks. With universal health insurance, it is ensured that all members of the Turkish society benefit from health services equally, accessible and effectively against...