Package Fees at Private Hospitals
1. Introduction: 'Package Fees' and Shocking Additional Costs in Private Hospitals The package fee system in private hospitals, especially for childbirth, surgery, and certain tests... Read More
Where to file complaints about private hospitals?
1. Introduction: The First Question of a Patient Who Has Been Victimized in a Private Hospital With the increase in the number of private hospitals in recent years, the question "Where should complaints about private hospitals be filed?" has arisen... Read More
Additional Fees in Private Hospitals
Legal Limits and Patient Rights: “Additional fees,” or as they are called in the legislation, “surcharges,” in private hospitals are one of the most frequent complaints from patients covered by the Social Security Institution (SGK). Read More
Are Private Hospital Emergency Room Fees Legal?
1. Introduction: Why is the question "Are Private Hospital Emergency Room Fees Legal?" being asked so often? The emergency rooms of private hospitals, especially in large cities, are subject to public... Read More
Statute of Limitations and Collection of Social Security Premium Receivables
1) Introduction: Why does the statute of limitations determine the rules of the game in SGK (Social Security Institution) cases? SGK premium receivables, by their nature as public receivables, are more than just a simple "debt collection";... Read More
Start Date of Social Security Coverage During Internship/Apprenticeship Period
1) Basic Concepts and Framework 1.1. Legal Nature of Internship-Apprenticeship Insurance Registration within the scope of internship/apprenticeship is for educational purposes and provides protection against short-term risks.... Read More
Comparison of Statuses 4/1-(a)-(b)-(c)
1. Introduction The social security system is one of the most important public services that protects individuals against social risks they may encounter throughout their lives. The Social Security Law No. 5510... Read More
Social Security Status of Athletes
Sport has become more than just a physical activity; it's a profession with significant economic, social, and legal dimensions. Today, professional athletes, especially in football,... Read More
Strict Liability and Non-pecuniary Damages in Mining Accidents
1. Introduction The mining sector is one of the areas where occupational accidents occur most frequently and fatally. Methane gas explosions, cave-ins, carbon monoxide poisoning, and blasts... Read More
Strict Liability in Workplace Accidents and Supreme Court Precedents
1. Introduction Workplace accidents profoundly affect not only the relationship between workers and employers, but also social order and economic life. In Türkiye, every... Read More