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Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Reductions for Persons with Disabilities (건강보험료·장기요양보험료 경감): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Locally insured registered persons with disabilities: 20-30% reduction of the calculated premium (income and asset requirements), 30% reduction of long-term care insurance premiums for persons with severe 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
The automobile portion of health insurance premiums has not been charged since 2024.2. For households with a registered person with a disability, if monthly income is KRW 300,000 or less and assets are KRW 135,000,000 or less, the calculated premium is reduced (30% for severe disabilities, 20% for less severe). Long-term care insurance premiums are reduced by 30% for persons with severe disabilities.
Who is eligible
Registered persons with disabilities who are locally insured under national health insurance
When to apply
Apply any time
How to apply
Apply after inquiring at a branch of the National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단). 1577-1000
Important notes
Recalculated if income or assets change. Check with the Service whether you meet the requirements.
Note
For locally insured persons (not applicable to employee-insured persons).
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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

Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Reductions for Persons with Disabilities (건강보험료·장기요양보험료 경감): who can receive it?

Registered persons with disabilities who are locally insured under national health insurance

Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Reductions for Persons with Disabilities (건강보험료·장기요양보험료 경감): how do I apply?

Apply after inquiring at a branch of the National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단). 1577-1000

Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Reductions for Persons with Disabilities (건강보험료·장기요양보험료 경감): how much will I receive?

The automobile portion of health insurance premiums has not been charged since 2024.2. For households with a registered person with a disability, if monthly income is KRW 300,000 or less and assets are KRW 135,000,000 or less, the calculated premium is reduced (30% for severe disabilities, 20% for less severe). Long-term care insurance premiums are reduced by 30% for persons with severe disabilities.

Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Reductions for Persons with Disabilities (건강보험료·장기요양보험료 경감): when can I apply?

Apply any time