Turkey

Statutory social insurance

How health coverage works

In Turkey, basic health cover is provided by a statutory social insurance system.

Residents are covered by the Social Security Institution (SGK) general health insurance, with premiums linked to income. Private health insurance (OSS) and complementary cover (TSS) add private hospital access.

Official source: Social Security Institution (SGK)

Basic coverage is provided by the public system. Social Security Institution (SGK)

Private (OSS) and complementary (TSS) health insurance

Key facts

Official sourceSocial Security Institution (SGK)
Insurers listedAksigorta, Allianz, Anadolu Sigorta, Türkiye Sigorta
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Frequently asked questions

How does health insurance work in Turkey?

Residents are covered by the Social Security Institution (SGK) general health insurance, with premiums linked to income. Private health insurance (OSS) and complementary cover (TSS) add private hospital access.

Is private health insurance mandatory in Turkey?

No. In Turkey, basic cover comes from a statutory social insurance system. Private health insurance is optional and usually complements it.

Which health insurers can I look at in Turkey?

Well-known insurers listed for Turkey, in alphabetical order: Aksigorta, Allianz, Anadolu Sigorta, Türkiye Sigorta. This is not a ranking or a recommendation.

Where can I find official information on health cover in Turkey?

Social Security Institution (SGK): https://www.sgk.gov.tr