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Individual Plan
Individual Health Plan

We understand how important your wellbeing is, and securing an individual health insurance plan can grant you the assurance that you will be cared for to the highest standards at the best facilities.

 

 

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Family Health Insurance
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Family Health Plan

Finding the right protection for your family is a top priority.  We understand the need for the highest quality treatment at the best medical facilities, and are here to secure your family’s health insurance.

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Travel and Short Term Insurance
Travel Plan
Travel Plan

The best travel plans are the ones which can offer a range of options and stay flexible, as you may need to be away for a specific amount of time, and require a specific amount of cover.

With our expert advice on the full range of travel and medical insurance available, we will ensure you are ready for the journey.

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Maternity Cover
Maternity Plan
Maternity Plan

Maternity plans may appear complicated, especially with the sheer number of options available. Wrapping your head around the details can relieve some of the pressure, so we recommended getting to grips with what you can do with a plan, and how it will benefit your new family.

 

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Insurance for Chronic Conditions
Pre-existing Plan
Pre-existing Medical Plan

We understand that medical conditions differ, with some minor and others that are difficult to manage. The best way to manage a pre-existing health condition through arranging medical insurance is to seek somebody that understands the process fully. Finding the right plan to suit your specific needs is where we come in.

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Senior Citizen Health Insurance
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizen Plan

Buying health insurance gets significantly more difficult as you get older. We always recommend taking great care when choosing which options to include.

 

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Emergency Evacuation Insurance
Evacuation Plan
Emergency Evacuation

There are a number of countries that do not possess the modern treatments or facilities necessary to deal with serious injury or medical emergencies. The costs of a medical emergency in a foreign country can accumulate quickly, and a global health insurance plan is one way to secure evacuation to a hopsital.

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Health Insurance for Teachers
Teacher Plan
Teacher Plan

Teaching abroad is both rewarding and challenging, and life in a new country involives adjusting to a new environment. To guarantee your well-being in a country you may be relatively unfamiliar with, we advise you look into our teacher plans.

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International Health Insurance Cover in USA
USA Cover
USA Cover

The USA is renowned for it's quality of medical care. As the most expensive in the world, medical care in the USA is not a standard feature for most international health insurance plans but can be offered as a separate add-on.

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Review the plans we have on offer. Each of our products can be catered specially to suit your circumstance or situation.

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Turkey Health Insurance

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Turkey International Health Insurance Information

Turkey is a country with a captivating culture and history. The country is a major tourist attraction with its sunny Aegean and Mediterranean coastline and unique landscapes, such as Cappadocia and Pamukkale. Other than visiting interesting landscapes, there are many other attractive places to visit and activities to do in Turkey. Enjoying the sandy beaches, seeing the historical Ottoman mosques and travelling back in time in the world of ancient civilizations are some examples on the to-do list. Turkish people are very friendly and the climate is very pleasant with refreshing breezes from the Aegean.

Turkish Health insurance and Healthcare are not as highly developed in comparison to many other Western countries, however the medical staff in the country are extremely well trained, especially doctors in the university hospitals. Healthcare services in Turkey operate under the umbrella of the Turkish Government, medical care is available on equal terms to all citizens and registered long-term residents, however, healthcare do vary between regions. Private healthcare is also available in the country.

If you are looking for peace-of-mind knowing that medical costs will be covered in case of an accident or illness for yourself and your family while travelling to Turkey, an international medical insurance plan will be the optimal solution for you. Plans can be tailored-made to give you flexibility, meet your individual needs, and may include benefits such as travel, maternity, dental and many other conditions. Should you require further information on Turkey, global medical insurance, or receive a free consultation, please do not hesitate to call one of our expert advisers now.

For more information about Turkey, international health insurance that we can provide, or to receive a free quote, please contact one of our expert advisers today.

Turkish Healthcare System News

The Healthcare system in Turkey is slightly complicated since there are several different plans and departments involved in this sector. The Ministry of Health in Turkey is the main governing body for the provision of healthcare services. The Healthcare system in the country is divided into two categories namely the State system and private healthcare. Healthcare in Turkey is financed from three sources, i) the government budget, funded by taxation revenue; ii) contributions from working employees, and iii) from out-of-pocket payments by individuals who utilise the healthcare service.

To enjoy the State healthcare, employees are required to make monthly contribution towards national insurance through a deduction on salary. The State healthcare covers most medical services including treatment by specialists, hospitalisation, prescriptions, pregnancy and rehabilitation. Private healthcare plans usually provide more benefits like higher grade hospitals with better facilities, more specialised staff and private rooms.

Private hospitals can be found in major cities in Turkey, for example, Istanbul, Izmir, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris and Alanya. Many doctors and physicians often initiate their training in Turkey and then go abroad to countries like USA, UK or Germany for further study. As a result, the doctors are not only well-trained and skilled, they are also usually fluent in English and experienced at working with people of different nationalities.

In general, there are three types of hospitals available in Turkey. First type being the State-funded Hospitals, these are used by the people (and their families) who have contributed to the national insurance. The standard of this type of hospital is, however, not very high. The second type is the University hospitals, these hospitals are used by retirees and private patients. The University Hospitals have the highest standard among the three types of hospitals described. The third type is the Hospitals of the Economic Enterprise, mainly for people with a profession such as policemen, teachers, etc. Patients are admitted to the relevant hospitals either through emergency or through referral by their doctor.

Like in any system, there are always some issues. The total healthcare expenditure as a % of GDP in Turkey is about 5.6%, which is much lower than 15.3% in the USA. State-funded hospitals suffer from overcrowding, lack of finances, and medical equipment is outdated and suffers from a lack of maintenance; consequently healthcare services provided in this sector are very basic. There is also a shortage of nurses; in some cases families have to take on duties of the hospital staff, for example, changing beds. No meals are provided to patients in the State hospitals, patients are required to rely on friends and family for food during their stay. Moreover, State hospitals are always critically in shortage of blood, you may have to bring your own donors for blood transfusion. Knowing the blood type of your friends and families will be an advantage.

Healthcare in Turkey will vary between regions, little healthcare service can be found in the countryside and rural areas, only small number of doctors and hospitals exists in these areas. Most hospitals and doctors are concentrated in the cities where there are more people and can generate higher profit.

Doctors in general receive a uniform monthly salary across the public sector. On the other hand, doctors working in private hospitals earn a much higher salary than those doctors in the public sector. Doctors in private hospitals are paid for working overtime and they receive an extensive payment for working night shifts. This may mean that the chance for getting better quality medical treatment is much higher in private sector than in the public care.

All residents, or legally employed personnel, of Turkey are entitled to State healthcare. However, to foreigners, the hospitals standards may generally be below those that visitors were used to in their home country. Moreover, for people who are not entitled to the State healthcare but admitted to a State hospital during emergency, they are still required to pay for the stay. It is therefore very important to ensure that you and your family are fully protected by medical and health insurance.

Turkey Health Insurance for Expats

Globalsurance is a one-stop insurance brokerage service provider for you when travelling to Turkey. Expat health insurance policies we offer come in a wide variety to meet your individual health insurance needs, including benefits such as dental, maternity, inpatient, outpatient, specialist consultations and many others. Contact our professional advisors today to learn more about your insurance options as an expatriate in Turkey, Expat Health Insurance plans that we can offer you or for a free expat health insurance quote.