Turkey Covers IVF and Thermal Spa Costs Through Social Security

In a significant move to support its citizens, Turkey's Social Security Institution (SGK) is broadening its coverage for crucial medical treatments, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and thermal spa therapies. This initiative, detailed in the latest Sağlık Uygulama Tebliği (Health Implementation Communiqué), reflects a growing commitment to reproductive health and alternative medicine. For couples struggling with infertility, the news that SGK will cover up to three cycles of IVF treatment, provided specific conditions are met, offers a beacon of hope. Our reporting at Sabah highlights the removal of previous barriers, such as the exclusion of those with children from previous marriages, making the support more inclusive. The stringent criteria, including age limits (23-40 for women), the need for a health board report, and minimum insurance premium days, are designed to ensure the program's sustainability and effectiveness. Similarly, the inclusion of thermal spa treatments acknowledges their therapeutic value for various conditions. This expansion of benefits underscores the government's focus on enhancing public health services and addressing the needs of its population through both modern and traditional medical approaches. It's a policy that resonates deeply within Turkey, recognizing the importance of family and well-being.