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Dementia Treatment Management Fee Support (치매 치료관리비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Support for copayments on dementia medication prescriptions and visits up to KRW 30,000 per month (KRW 360,000 per year)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: For persons aged 60 or older diagnosed with dementia and taking dementia medication, actual costs of dementia drugs and the visit copayment on the day of prescription are supported up to KRW 30,000 per month (KRW 360,000 per year). The recommended income criterion is at or below 140% of median income (120-140% depending on the region).
Who is eligible: Persons aged 60 or older diagnosed with dementia and taking dementia medication, meeting income and asset criteria (at or below 120-140% of median income).
When to apply: Apply anytime.
How to apply: Submit the application form, consent form for income and asset investigation, bankbook copy, prescription (within 1 year) and resident registration abstract to your public health center (보건소) or Dementia Care Center (치매안심센터).
Important notes: Recognized only for costs after you apply for support; apply after preparing documents.
Note: Available to health insurance subscribers, dependents and Medical Aid recipients alike. Income criteria differ by local government.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Dementia Treatment Management Fee Support (치매 치료관리비 지원): who can receive it?

Persons aged 60 or older diagnosed with dementia and taking dementia medication, meeting income and asset criteria (at or below 120-140% of median income).

Dementia Treatment Management Fee Support (치매 치료관리비 지원): how do I apply?

Submit the application form, consent form for income and asset investigation, bankbook copy, prescription (within 1 year) and resident registration abstract to your public health center (보건소) or Dementia Care Center (치매안심센터).

Dementia Treatment Management Fee Support (치매 치료관리비 지원): how much will I receive?

For persons aged 60 or older diagnosed with dementia and taking dementia medication, actual costs of dementia drugs and the visit copayment on the day of prescription are supported up to KRW 30,000 per month (KRW 360,000 per year). The recommended income criterion is at or below 140% of median income (120-140% depending on the region).

Dementia Treatment Management Fee Support (치매 치료관리비 지원): when can I apply?

Apply anytime.