Health and Healthcare
Often when visiting a foreign country, health problems can seem daunting. Turkey however has a lot more to offer, state system and private health care are at a level much higher than that of other up and coming countries, a great benefit for Turkey property owners.
In fact Turkey has some of the most well-known and respected doctors and staff, particularly at the university hospitals. There are continuing plans to improve the level of standards and services in state hospitals to meet that of other popular European countries.
Private Healthcare has increased considerably in Turkey in the last decade owing to the limited amount of state run hospitals. Care standards in private hospitals are usually on a par with international standards in terms of expertise and equipment. Most private hospitals have contracts with various insurance companies so it is important to make sure you have good health insurance.
The main tourist areas are well served with hospitals some of which have direct agreements with BUPA and other similar international heath insurance companies. There are a considerable number of private clinics in the tourist areas of Bodrum, Antalya and Marmaris. In fact the Antalya area of Turkey has no less than 50 private medical centres employing in excess of 2500 doctors and medical staff, ideal for those visiting property in Turkey in these tourist locations.
Pharmacies are open from 9.00 to 19.00hrs from Monday to Saturday and there is usually an emergency pharmacy in each area.
The social security system in Turkey is composed of three different major organizations;
Social Insurance Institution (SSK)
Pension Fund for Civil Servants (Emekli Sandigi)
Social Security Institution for the Self-employed (Bag-Kur)
There are Government plans to unify all these institutions under one roof in the future. Employers pay insurance premiums to cover work-related injuries, professional job diseases, or maternity leave. Both employers and employees contribute specified proportions to cover premiums for illness, disability, retirement, and death benefits. A new law will provide health care also to unemployed people if they match certain criteria. |
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