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Issuance of Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities (46 Items Free for Low-Income, 보조기기 교부): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

46 assistive device items provided free within the support amount for basic livelihood recipients and near-poverty group persons with disabilities

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
Persons with physical, brain lesion, visual, hearing, heart, respiratory, speech, autism or intellectual disabilities who are recipients of living, medical, housing or education benefits or in the near-poverty group receive 46 items such as talking clocks, reading magnifiers, pressure-sore prevention products, walkers, bath chairs, ramps and electric beds, free of charge within the support amount.
Who is eligible
Registered persons with disabilities (of the relevant disability type) who are basic livelihood recipients or in the near-poverty group
When to apply
Apply any time
How to apply
Community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong or online at Bokjiro (복지로) → city/county/district eligibility review → Service comprehensive assessment → issuance decision. Assistive Device Center for Persons with Disabilities 1670-5529 / 129
Important notes
Issued items differ by disability type. Check at the Central Assistive Technology Center (중앙보조기기센터) www.knat.go.kr.
Note
Issuance is decided based on the Service Support Comprehensive Assessment result. Check with the center whether it overlaps with the national health insurance assistive device benefit.
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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

Issuance of Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities (46 Items Free for Low-Income, 보조기기 교부): who can receive it?

Registered persons with disabilities (of the relevant disability type) who are basic livelihood recipients or in the near-poverty group

Issuance of Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities (46 Items Free for Low-Income, 보조기기 교부): how do I apply?

Community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong or online at Bokjiro (복지로) → city/county/district eligibility review → Service comprehensive assessment → issuance decision. Assistive Device Center for Persons with Disabilities 1670-5529 / 129

Issuance of Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities (46 Items Free for Low-Income, 보조기기 교부): how much will I receive?

Persons with physical, brain lesion, visual, hearing, heart, respiratory, speech, autism or intellectual disabilities who are recipients of living, medical, housing or education benefits or in the near-poverty group receive 46 items such as talking clocks, reading magnifiers, pressure-sore prevention products, walkers, bath chairs, ramps and electric beds, free of charge within the support amount.

Issuance of Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities (46 Items Free for Low-Income, 보조기기 교부): when can I apply?

Apply any time