Bonus Shock for Retirees on Republic Day! Who Can Benefit?

New details have emerged about the Republic Day bonus that retirees are eagerly awaiting. Allegedly, not all retirees will benefit from the bonus. So which retirees will be able to benefit from the bonus? How much will the jackpot amount be? Here are the latest developments…

How much bonus will be given to retirees on Republic Day?

It was claimed that retirees would be paid a one-time bonus on October 100 as part of the 29th anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Turkey. This payment will be made specifically for Republic Day, unlike the holiday bonus application that has been ongoing since 2018.

The amount of the bonus to be given to retirees has not been clarified yet. While it is said behind the scenes that it will be 5 thousand liras, retiree associations are demanding 10 thousand liras.

According to HalkTV, those who will benefit from the bonus are as follows:

• SSK, Bağ-Kur and retirement fund retirees
• Martyrs' relatives and veterans
• Death pensioners
• Private and non-commissioned officers who receive duty and war disability pension
• Temporary village guards
• Honor pensioners
• Champion athletes
• Veterans of Korea, Cyprus and the War of Independence
• Civilians damaged by terrorism and rights holders of those who lost their lives

Pensions Zam Is he coming?

It is also expected that pensions will be adjusted. Officer zamWhile it is stated that the amount will be taken as a reference, 45 percent of the base salary zam It is claimed that this will be done and the minimum pension will be increased to 10 thousand lira.

What are the Jackpot Payments? ZamDo the moment?

It is estimated that the bonus to be given to retirees will bring a burden of around 2 billion 750 million lira to the budget. If the bonus decision is taken with the omnibus bill that will be submitted to the Parliament in the coming days, it is expected that the payments will be deposited into the accounts between 16-22 October.

STATEMENT FROM AKP

AKP Deputy Chairman Hamza Dağ spoke about the Republic Day bonus for retirees.

Dağ said, "Our ministries are working rapidly on this issue to meet the demands of our retirees and to make the right decision by discussing the budget balance issue."

On the question of whether 29 thousand lira bonuses will be given to retirees on October 5, Dağ said, “It is not right to give a date due to my position. I don't really know what stage it is at. However, our Ministry of Treasury and Finance and our Ministry of Labor and Social Security are working rapidly on this issue to meet the demands of our retirees and to make the best decision by discussing the budget balance issue. "Hopefully, when the work on this issue is completed, they will share it with the public," he said.