You will now have to pay a fee to obtain a report from family doctors.

With the digital integration application launched by the Ministry of Health on January 1, 2025, regulations regarding family physician reports and outpatient treatment fees have been introduced. The law approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey includes significant changes in both healthcare services and social security.

CO-PAYMENT INCREASED TO 20 LIRA

With the new regulation, the co-payment for physician and dentist examinations in outpatient treatments has been increased to 20 lira. For patients referred by family physicians, this amount can be reduced by 50% by the Social Security Institution (SGK). Additionally, the President will have the authority to increase this co-payment up to 10 times.

PRIME DISCOUNT FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS

The discount on the disability, old age, and death insurance premiums paid by private sector employers to SGK has been reduced from the current 5 points to 4 points. However, the 5-point premium support application will continue for workplaces in the manufacturing sector. The President will have the authority to extend this support period until December 31, 2027.

CHANGES IN FAMILY MEDICINE SERVICES

Important regulations regarding family medicine services have also been included in the law. Family physicians will be able to accept patients for a fee outside of working hours. Some reports, such as driver's licenses, will now be chargeable; these revenues will be transferred to the revolving fund. Additionally, family medicine services have been reorganized to ensure they are provided for no less than 40 hours a week.