Turkey considers gradual retirement reforms for post-1999 workers

Discussions regarding social security reforms and gradual retirement systems continue in Turkey, specifically targeting workers who entered the insurance system after September 8, 1999. Several legislative proposals are currently under review by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey's commissions, including the Plan and Budget Commission and the Health, Family, Labor, and Social Affairs Commission. These proposals aim to establish age and premium requirements for those who were excluded from previous retirement age adjustments.

Proposed reforms include potential support for housewives through state-funded voluntary insurance premiums and age reductions for mothers based on the number of children. There are also discussions regarding equalizing premium day requirements between SSK and Bağ-Kur systems.

Experts have warned that individuals should complete debt payments for birth or military service before new minimum wage updates in the new year to avoid significant cost increases. For example, a 720-day birth debt payment could rise from approximately 360,000 TL to 460,000 TL if a 30% minimum wage increase is implemented. While various social media reports circulate retirement tables, no official gradual retirement law has been enacted as of late 2024.