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Can I ask for clarification on my understanding of the situation. I heard about this recently but I was under the impression this is due to come in to force next year.

1. All expat residents with a 5 year visa can or soon will be entitled to use the State Hospitals .
What documentation will be required and will we have to apply for the SSK booklet of forms? "Saglik Karnesi"

2.Will we then be able to go to a private hospital and the state pay half. The same as is now done with the local people?

Finally. I have a " Saglik Karnesi" and my wife is therefore legally allowed to possess her own said documents. When she tried to use it she was treated like a criminal in Fethiye State Hospital and accused of theft, forgery and all sorts of crimes by the staff.

16th July 2007, 16:22	#6
apollo too Senior Member	Re: makes the use of state health care system easier Can I ask for clarification on my understanding of the situation. I heard about this recently but I was under the impression this is due to come in to force next year. 1. All expat residents with a 5 year visa can or soon will be entitled to use the State Hospitals . What documentation will be required and will we have to apply for the SSK booklet of forms? "Saglik Karnesi" 2.Will we then be able to go to a private hospital and the state pay half. The same as is now done with the local people? Finally. I have a " Saglik Karnesi" and my wife is therefore legally allowed to possess her own said documents. When she tried to use it she was treated like a criminal in Fethiye State Hospital and accused of theft, forgery and all sorts of crimes by the staff.