This research aims to address the potential financial impacts of legal regulations related to health and social security on the Turkish healthcare system within the framework of health policy and focuses on the end of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. Calculations regarding the current status of the system were performed using the MS Excel programme, key indicators were evaluated using trend analysis, and premium amnesties and possible situations regarding participation fees were evaluated using scenario analysis. According to the findings, general health insurance covers 99.3% of the population. Bağ-kur member’s quantity is exhibiting a fluctuating trend, necessitating the monitoring of premium debts. Over the past decade, the number of physician visits per capita has surged from 8.3 to 11.4, with a nearly 50% increase at the primary level. Current health expenditure is increasing in line with the trend but is below in the years that include the pandemic period. This situation may be linked to the decline in the high-healthcare expenditure elderly population and a decrease in the use of deferrable healthcare services. According to the scenarios, the Social Security Institution may generate revenues of 5% of its budget, while a 2% reduction in current health expenditures may be achieved. Although premium amnesties offer social security to citizens, their continuity may result in a loss of money value and individuals’ willingness to pay premiums.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Macroeconomics (Other) |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | September 8, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Publication Date | February 19, 2026 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.26650/JEPR1780035 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA65GW74KM |
| Published in Issue | Year 2026 Volume: 13 Issue: 1 |