14.10.2025 16:50
As of January 1, 2026, approximately 10 million citizens who do not pay their General Health Insurance (GSS) premium debts will not be able to benefit from health services. A new regulation is expected to be made this year for GSS debts that were previously forgiven through a comprehensive law.
Until January 1, 2026, approximately 10 million citizens who do not pay their General Health Insurance (GSS) premium debts will not be able to benefit from the health services provided by the state in the new year. In previous years, amnesty for debts was introduced through omnibus laws presented to the Parliament, but it remains uncertain whether the same regulation will be made this year.
10 MILLION PEOPLE MAY BE DEPRIVED OF HEALTH SERVICES
The General Health Insurance (GSS) system, which has been implemented in Turkey since October 1, 2008, automatically incurs debts for citizens who do not make premium payments. Individuals who are over 18 and not studying, those over 20 who are not receiving university education, and those who are not working with insurance are required to pay GSS premiums. Currently, approximately 10 million citizens who do not pay these debts will not be able to receive free health services from state hospitals starting from the new year.
AMNESTY WAS GRANTED IN THE PAST
Last year, a similar regulation passed through the Parliament in December, resulting in a GSS debt amnesty that covered 9 million citizens. This year, it is expected that the AK Party will present a new omnibus law proposal in December and introduce a new amnesty regulation for GSS debts.
DETAILS OF PREMIUM DEBTS AND E-GOVERNMENT WARNING
Citizens with existing GSS premium debts can view their debt amounts through the e-Government portal. Notifications are made by the Social Security Institution (SGK) according to the amount of debt, and enforcement proceedings can be initiated for high debts.
GSS premiums determined for the year 2025:
- Monthly: 780 TL
- Annual: 9,360 TL
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE DEBT IS NOT PAID?
According to SGK regulations, citizens with GSS debts as of January 1, 2026, will lose their right to receive health services from state hospitals. To regain this right, the existing debt must be fully paid. Experts are warning that "If an amnesty is not granted, millions of people will be pushed out of the health system," drawing attention to the omnibus law that will be presented to the Parliament in December.