Social Security Institution
Topic: Management
The public institution that runs social insurance and general health insurance in Türkiye. Set up in 2006 under Law 5502, it took over the three former schemes for employees, the self-employed and civil servants. Under Law 5510, it collects premiums, buys health services through contracts with providers and pays for them, and handles pensions and the rights arising from work accidents and occupational diseases. Employers report work accidents to it.
- Also known as:
- SGK
- In Turkish:
- Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu
What does Social Security Institution mean?
Social Security Institution is part of the Management topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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