What is the temporary disability subsidy, where can I get it?
Employees who cannot go to their workplaces due to their health problems do not know if their wages can be deducted for these days that they cannot work, and what they will do if they are cut off. What rights has the Labor Law granted to the worker for these situations?
WHAT IS THE TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFIT?
temporary incapacity for work; It is the temporary incapacity of the insured to work during the rest period indicated in the reports of the doctor or health board authorized by the Institution in the cases of work accident, occupational disease, illness and maternity.
provision for temporary disability; In terms of social security, it is the monetary aid that the Institution pays to the insured, who is at rest, from the branches of accidents at work, occupational disease, sickness and maternity, for days off work.
HOW MUCH ARE THE TEMPORARY DISABILITY PAYMENTS?
Subsidy for temporary disability in case of illness; It is delivered to the insured for each day from the third day of incapacity for work, provided that a rest report is obtained from the doctor or health committee authorized by the Institution.
Subsidy for temporary disability to be granted in case of illness,
– Half of your daily income in hospital treatments,
– In outpatient treatments, they are two thirds of the daily income.
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS TO BENEFIT FROM THE TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFIT?
To receive the subsidy for temporary disability;
– If the insurance status does not expire on the start date of the rest,
– At least 90 days of short-term insurance premium have been reported within 1 year before the onset of incapacity for work,
– Have a rest report from the doctor or health committee authorized by the institution,
required.
WHERE ARE TEMPORARY DISABILITY PAYMENTS MADE?
Subsidies for temporary disability are made through contracted bank branches.
How can I find out if my temporary disability benefit has been transferred to the bank?
Insurance holders with insurance status 4/a and 4/b can check their “Disability Payment” status and the amount paid by clicking on the link https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/4ab-isgoremezlik-odemesi -gorge.
HOW TO APPLY FOR TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFIT?
Transactions related to the temporary disability subsidy of the insured subject to the 4/a insurance scheme are carried out electronically with the electronic payment program.
Employers must notify the Institution by electronic means if 4/insured persons work in the workplace during their rest period. However, in order for 4/a insurance holders to receive temporary disability benefits, notification from their employer that they are not working at the workplace is not required. Once the notification period has elapsed, the provision for temporary disability of the insured is paid regardless of whether or not notification is given. As of the end of the rest period, the necessary measures are taken and the temporary disability subsidy to which the insured is entitled is transferred to the account, so that it can be withdrawn at any branch of the contracted bank.