21.11.2025 08:20
The premium rate for the General Health Insurance (GSS) has been increased. Previously set at 3% of the minimum wage, the GSS premium will now be calculated at 6%. In the new regulation, which will come into effect on December 1, 2025, the General Health Insurance premium has risen from 780 lira to 1560 lira. This increase will also affect those with outstanding debts from previous periods.
General Health Insurance (GHI) premium rate has undergone an important change that affects millions of people closely.
GHI PREMIUM HAS DOUBLED
In accordance with the decision published with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the GHI premium rate, which has been applied at 3% for a long time, has been increased to 6%. The new rate will come into effect on December 1, 2025.
NOW 1,560 TL WILL BE PAID
According to the information on the official website of the Social Security Institution (SGK), the premium that individuals with an income exceeding one-third of the gross minimum wage are required to pay was calculated based on 3% of the gross minimum wage. In this context, the monthly premium amount was announced as 780.17 TL starting from January 2025. With the increase of the premium rate to 6%, the amount to be paid in the new period will rise to approximately 1,560 TL. The decision will also significantly affect the past debts of citizens with GHI debts.
WILL INCREASE AGAIN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR BASED ON MINIMUM WAGE
On the other hand, with the update to be made in January regarding the minimum wage, the premium amount to be paid under GHI will also be re-determined.
WHAT IS GENERAL HEALTH INSURANCE?
General Health Insurance (GHI) ensures access to health services in Turkey and aims to cover the health expenses of individuals without any social security. Citizens who pay premiums under GHI can benefit from medical examinations, treatments, medications, and similar health services. The application operates with a premium system determined according to income and is managed by the Social Security Institution (SGK).
With the payment of the GHI premium, the individuals whom the insured is responsible for can also benefit from health services. If the per capita income in the household is below one-third of the gross minimum wage, the GHI premium is covered by the state.