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Turkish social security retirement regulations

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2026-09-28 08:34 UTC → 2026-09-29 06:36 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Turkish social security regulations determine retirement eligibility based on service status and premium days. Under Law No. 2829, workers must complete 1,260 days in their most frequent service status during their final 2,520 days of employment. Disability retirement requires a documented loss of at least 60 percent of earning capacity as determined by the SGK Health Board. The Retirement Justice Association (EMADDER) is advocating for a gradual retirement system to support workers who entered the workforce between September 9, 1999, and 2008. This group was excluded from previous ‘EYT’ reforms, creating a disparity where a single day’s difference in insurance start dates can delay retirement by 17 to 20 years. EMADDER’s proposal suggests retirement ages ranging from 43 to 51 for women and 45 to 53 for men, depending on their entry year. This model targets approximately 4.5 million workers, though experts have raised concerns regarding long-term fiscal sustainability. As of late September 2026, legislative proposals targeting individuals who began social security coverage between September 8, 1999, and April 30, 2008, remain under review by the ~~Plan and Budget Commission and the Health, Family, Labor, and Social Affairs Commission within the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM).~~ TBMM. Discussions include potential age reductions for mothers ~~based on child count~~ and the equalization of premium day requirements between the SSK and Bağ-Kur systems. ~~A specific reform project by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security aims~~ Concurrently, legal activity is increasing regarding EYT rights. Citizens are utilizing service detection lawsuits to ~~provide social security and retirement rights~~ prove actual working periods when employment was not properly reported to ~~housewives. Supported by~~ the ~~Family~~ SGK or premiums were underpaid. Evidence such as personnel files, payrolls, and ~~Youth Bank, the plan proposes that the government cover 33.33% of monthly voluntary~~ witness testimonies can be used to move insurance ~~premiums. Based on 2026 projections, with a minimum monthly premium of approximately 10,899.90 TL,~~ start dates forward. Furthermore, workers seeking severance pay due to retirement eligibility must obtain an official document from the ~~state contribution would be roughly 3,633.30 TL per person.~~ SGK confirming they have met all requirements before resigning to avoid losing their rights.

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