Prosthetic applications aim to support people who have experienced limb loss or loss of function in readjusting to daily life and continuing their daily activities. SGK (Turkish Social Security Institution) provides support, within the scope of reimbursement for prosthetic and orthotic devices, to people who meet certain conditions. This content has been prepared to provide information on how the process generally works; a general guide to living with amputation, which covers amputation, recovery and rehabilitation as a whole, may also be useful.
Eligibility Conditions
To benefit from prosthesis support under SGK, the following conditions are generally expected to be met:
- Having the right to benefit from healthcare services under the Social Security Institution.
- Having a medical board report, issued by an authorized healthcare institution, documenting the need for a prosthesis.
- The need for the device having been established by a specialist physician's assessment.
The type and scope of the device are determined by the physician according to the person's condition. Because reimbursement conditions and scope may be updated periodically, it is recommended to consult SGK's official sources for current information.
Medical Report and Application Process
The process generally begins with a specialist physician's assessment and the issuing of a medical board report. The report includes the type of device required and the medical justification. Submitting identity documents and the medical report in full during the application helps the process proceed smoothly.
Covered Devices
SGK reimbursement coverage may include lower limb prostheses, upper limb prostheses and various orthotic applications that are considered a medical necessity and documented by a report. The scope and conditions are assessed according to the relevant legislation and the justification in the medical report.
Prosthetic and orthotic applications are carried out in line with the specialist physician's prescription and medical report; when the device comes into consideration depends largely on the healing of the residual limb and the appropriate timing for a prosthesis.
This content is for informational purposes; for diagnosis and treatment, you should consult your physician.
