- Benefit
- National health insurance: 90% of the lowest of the standard amount, notified amount and purchase amount (electric wheelchairs, medical scooters, posture support devices, mobile electric lifts, hearing aids, pressure-sore prevention cushions, manual wheelchairs, trunk-supporting walkers). Medical Aid (의료급여): the full lowest amount under the same standard (borne by the fund). Value-added tax on assistive devices such as prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and hearing aids is 0% (no separate application needed).
- Who is eligible
- Registered persons with disabilities covered by national health insurance or Medical Aid
- When to apply
- Apply any time (after purchase or prescription)
- How to apply
- For national health insurance, apply to the National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단, 1577-1000); for Medical Aid, at the city/county/district or the community service center (주민센터) of your eup/myeon/dong. Inquiries: 129
- Important notes
- Limits apply on useful life and standard amounts by item. Check eligible items before purchase.
- Note
- Medical expense deductions for purchasing orthotics for persons with disabilities are separate in the year-end income tax settlement.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.