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Medical Expense Support for Persons with Disabilities (Medical Aid Type 2 and Near-Poverty Reduction, 장애인 의료비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Support for out-of-pocket costs for outpatient and inpatient care (KRW 750 for primary outpatient care; full out-of-pocket covered benefit costs for secondary/tertiary outpatient care and inpatient care)

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: Support for out-of-pocket costs for covered items: KRW 750 for primary medical institution outpatient care; full out-of-pocket costs for secondary and tertiary medical institution outpatient care and for inpatient care. Meals and drug costs are not supported. Applied just by verifying eligibility when presenting the Medical Aid card (의료급여증) and disability registration card at a medical institution.
Who is eligible: Registered persons with disabilities who are Medical Aid (의료급여) Type 2 recipients and near-poverty out-of-pocket reduction recipients (chronic disease patients, under age 18, etc.)
When to apply: Open all year
How to apply: Present the Medical Aid card (의료급여증) and disability registration card at the time of care. Apply for eligibility at the city/county/district office. Inquiries: 129
Important notes: Near-poverty out-of-pocket reduction eligibility must be applied for separately at the city/county/district office (recognized income at 50% of median income or below, etc.).
Note: Only for the person with the disability (non-disabled family members in the same household are excluded).

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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

Medical Expense Support for Persons with Disabilities (Medical Aid Type 2 and Near-Poverty Reduction, 장애인 의료비 지원): who can receive it?

Registered persons with disabilities who are Medical Aid (의료급여) Type 2 recipients and near-poverty out-of-pocket reduction recipients (chronic disease patients, under age 18, etc.)

Medical Expense Support for Persons with Disabilities (Medical Aid Type 2 and Near-Poverty Reduction, 장애인 의료비 지원): how do I apply?

Present the Medical Aid card (의료급여증) and disability registration card at the time of care. Apply for eligibility at the city/county/district office. Inquiries: 129

Medical Expense Support for Persons with Disabilities (Medical Aid Type 2 and Near-Poverty Reduction, 장애인 의료비 지원): how much will I receive?

Support for out-of-pocket costs for covered items: KRW 750 for primary medical institution outpatient care; full out-of-pocket costs for secondary and tertiary medical institution outpatient care and for inpatient care. Meals and drug costs are not supported. Applied just by verifying eligibility when presenting the Medical Aid card (의료급여증) and disability registration card at a medical institution.

Medical Expense Support for Persons with Disabilities (Medical Aid Type 2 and Near-Poverty Reduction, 장애인 의료비 지원): when can I apply?

Open all year