Draft studies for the Income Supplementary Family Support System (GETAD), known publicly as "citizenship salary", are continuing. According to the news of Önder Yılmaz from Sabah, in order to benefit from the system, the total income of the household is expected to be below 23 thousand 552 TL, which is the lowest pension. It is not planned to provide support to households with income above this limit.
WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP SALARY?
Income Supplementary Family Support System is designed as a social assistance model that aims to supplement the income of families whose household income is below a certain level to a certain level. Studies on the scope of the system, aid conditions and payment methods continue.
WHICH ITEMS WILL THE ASSISTANCE COVER?
In the draft study, it is envisaged that the support will be given under the headings of housing support, including electricity, natural gas, shelter and fuel aid, child aid, rent and subscription bill support, and food aid.
It is emphasized that the amount of aid will be determined gradually according to the income level of the households.
HOW WILL INCOME STATUS BE DETERMINED?
It is planned to use the data held by Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations to determine the income of households in need. Information obtained from sources such as SSI, Revenue Administration, bank account movements and land registry records will also be evaluated.
In this context, people's salaries, whether they pay rent, whether they have children, whether they live alone and whether they need constant help will be examined.
RETIRED PEOPLE WILL ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE SYSTEM
It is considered that retirees can also benefit from supports within the scope of GETAD. It is envisaged that the needs of the elderly population will be taken into account as a priority in the payment program, and people with chronic illnesses and those in need of care will also be given priority.
HOW WILL THE AID AMOUNT BE DETERMINED?
In the draft study, rent assistance is taken as an example when the household income is 23 thousand 552 TL, there is no other income and the household lives on rent. It is emphasized that priority should be given to rental support in metropolises.
Support for natural gas and other energy expenses is expected to come to the fore in provinces with cold climate conditions, such as Erzurum, Sivas, Ardahan and Kars.
While the total amount of social assistance for 2026 is calculated as 917 billion TL, it is stated that the Ministry of Family and Social Services has delivered 388 billion TL of this to citizens. It is reported that the state provides social support through 67 separate aid items.
SUPPORT TO 2.5 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IS ON THE AGENDA
Impact analysis studies estimate that the number of households in need may reach 2.5 million and the total aid amount may reach 1.5 trillion TL. These figures are based on studies at the draft stage of the system.
PAYMENTS MAY START IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2027
The system is planned to be implemented first in pilot regions. It is anticipated that the pilot provinces will be determined by December 2026, and payments will begin in the first quarter of 2027.
It is aimed to expand the support to all provinces in 2027 after monitoring the operation of the system and eliminating the identified problems during the pilot application.
IT WILL NOT PREVENT EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION
GETAD is planned to be designed in a way that will not hinder employment and participation in the workforce. It is expected that a bill will be submitted to the Parliament in the coming period for the legal infrastructure of the system.
HOW TO APPLY?
Those who want to benefit from the support will need to register to the central system to be created. Applications are planned to be received through e-Government and Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations. It is envisaged that applications will be concluded automatically through the electronic system.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME WILL BE CHECKED EVERY MONTH
It is planned that the household incomes of citizens accepted to the support program will be checked every month through the electronic system. It is envisaged that households with an increase in their income will be excluded from the support program.
CITIZENSHIP SALARY CARD WILL BE GIVEN
It is planned to issue a "citizenship salary card" for citizens who will receive support. It is envisaged that aid payments will be collected on this card and a portion of the support can be withdrawn in cash.
The ability to meet basic needs such as food and cleaning products at a discount through the card is also among the applications included in the draft.
