SGK Price Rise

[phil1839]

I have just been to pay my SGK and the cost has risen from 235TL to 260.64TL.  Has anyone else paid this month and had the same price rise?  I was just wondering if this was the normal cost of living rise that we get every year. Phil

[Diverbaz 1]

We have been paying 245,16 since July Phil, maybe your paying to catch up.

[Scott and Lisa]

What is SGK?

[phil1839]

Baz, I've always been a bit behind!!! I will see what they charge me next month.  Scott, The SGK is the Government Health Scheme.  Phil

[LeeGlo]

SGK is the Turkish National Health Insurance Scheme, which foreigners can now join if they have held a Residence Permit for 12 months.

The cost increases twice per year in January and July, currently it is 245.16 TL which covers a MARRIED couple and their under age (children) dependents . I stress married because if a couple are not married then each partner has to pay the full amount.

[March girl]

I paid Bag-Kur today and has gone up to 343tl mth.

[Rimms]

I paid our January payment and it has gone up, but then I believe it rises each Jan and July with inflation.