SSK ve Bağ-Kur emeklisine %49,25 zam! Kök ve en düşük maaşlar ne kadar oldu? Farklar ne zaman yatar?

Summary

The summary discusses an increase in the minimum pension for young SSK and Bağkur retirees in Turkey to 10,000 lira, up from 7,500 lira. An additional 49.25% raise was recently approved, higher than the original planned 42.6%. The raise aims to equalize pensions with other retiree groups. The increase will be paid next week along with back payments from January adjusting for the new 49.25% raise. Higher pensions will also see increases but capped at 10,000 lira minimum. The changes follow discussions between government and opposition parties to enact the raises quickly to support retirees.

Takeaways

• 😀 The retirement pensions of young SSK and Bağkur retirees were increased to 49.25%
• 😊 The increase was made to equalize pensions with civil servants
• 😞 There will still be a gap between SSK/Bağkur and civil servant pensions in July
• 🤔 Further adjustments may be needed in July to equalize pensions again
• 😀 The minimum pension was increased to 10,000 TL
• 📝 The law will likely pass quickly and the raises take effect next week
• 🔍 The raises will be calculated based on the January raises of 37.57%
• 😊 Those earning above 6,700 TL in December will get raises over 10,000 TL
• 📅 The raises will be paid by next Friday at the latest
• 💰 Even those earning over 10,000 TL will get an 11.6% raise on top of January's raise

Q & A

What was the initial retirement pension increase announced by the government?

The government had initially announced a 42.6% increase in retirement pensions.

Why was the pension increase revised to 49.25%?

The increase was revised to 49.25% to equalize the pensions of SSK/Bağ-Kur pensioners with civil servant pensions.

What is the minimum pension amount after the 49.25% increase?

The minimum pension amount will increase to 10,000 TRY after the 49.25% increase.

When will the differential amounts be deposited into pensioners' accounts?

The differential amounts will be deposited into pensioners' accounts next week, likely by Friday.

How much increase did pensioners get in January 2023?

In January 2023, pensions were increased by 37.57%.

What is expected to happen in July 2023 regarding pensions?

In July 2023, another debate/adjustment is expected as SSK/Bağ-Kur pensions will be higher than civil servant pensions again.

Who passed the pension increase quickly in the parliament?

The opposition parties passed the pension increase quickly in the parliament so pensioners could get the raise as soon as possible.

What was the extra payment given to pensioners in December 2022?

In December 2022, pensioners received a 4% extra payment as VAT refund.

How much increase will pensions above 10,000 TRY get?

Pensions above 10,000 TRY will get an increase of around 11.6 percentage points over the 37.57% increase they got in January.

When will the President approve the pension increase legislation?

The President will approve the pension increase legislation after it passes in the parliament, likely this week.