SGK extends maternity benefit duration for working mothers

The Social Security Institution (SGK) has officially announced that the duration of 'maternity benefit' provided to working mothers has been extended. According to a statement by the institution, the decision was made to strengthen family structure and provide more effective support to mothers who are actively participating in working life.

Maternity benefit is a social security assistance paid by SGK to mothers who have given birth and are employed with insured status, to compensate for loss of income during the temporary work disability period. With the extension of the duration, it is expected that more mothers will benefit from this support and their economic burden will be eased to some degree.

SGK's move is being viewed as part of recent efforts to expand the scope of social support policies implemented in recent times. It was noted that detailed information regarding the new implementation conditions, application processes, and payment schedule for the benefit can be accessed through SGK's official website.