News that concerns millions of employees and retirees! The general health insurance premium is on the agenda.

The economic bureaucracy is working on new regulations to ensure balance in the social security system in line with the targets of the Medium-Term Program.

IN THE CURRENT SYSTEM, A 12.5% PREMIUM IS DEDUCTED

In the current system, a 12.5% premium is deducted from employees for general health insurance, with 7.5% of this deduction covered by the employer and 5% by the employee. Individuals who continue to work after retirement are exempt from the general health insurance premium and only pay the social security support premium.

WHAT WILL THE AGE LIMIT BE?

One of the important topics on the agenda is whether retired employees will have to pay the general health insurance premium. There has not yet been a consensus on whether this premium will be deducted from their retirement salary or from the wages they receive from their workplace. Additionally, studies are being conducted on the age limit, and it is claimed that the general health insurance deduction may be applied in the age range of 55-60.

After the studies are completed, the relevant regulation will need to pass through the Parliament. According to data from the Social Security Institution, approximately 2 million retirees are actively working in Turkey.