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Voluntary Continued Enrollment and Dependent Status for Health Insurance After Job Loss (실직 시 건강보험 임의계속가입·피부양자): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Keep employee member status for up to 36 months after leaving (premium based on pre-retirement level) or register as a dependent

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: Voluntary continued enrollment: a total of 1 year or more of employee coverage in the 18 months before leaving, up to 36 months, with premiums based on the average monthly remuneration for the 12 months before leaving (paid entirely by yourself with no employer share). Compare with self-employed member premiums and choose. If you meet the dependent requirements (income and assets) of a family member, there is no premium.
Who is eligible: Employee members who have left their jobs (requirements above). Dependents: those who meet asset and income criteria such as annual income of KRW 20,000,000 or less.
When to apply: Within 2 months from the day after the first payment due date for self-employed member premiums after leaving (confirm with the Service).
How to apply: National Health Insurance Service branch, nhis.or.kr or 1577-1000.
Important notes: If you miss the application deadline (usually 2 months), voluntary continued enrollment is not possible.
Note: If your income falls sharply, you can apply for an adjustment of self-employed member premiums (check details). If you are in arrears on voluntary continued premiums, you lose eligibility.

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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

Voluntary Continued Enrollment and Dependent Status for Health Insurance After Job Loss (실직 시 건강보험 임의계속가입·피부양자): who can receive it?

Employee members who have left their jobs (requirements above). Dependents: those who meet asset and income criteria such as annual income of KRW 20,000,000 or less.

Voluntary Continued Enrollment and Dependent Status for Health Insurance After Job Loss (실직 시 건강보험 임의계속가입·피부양자): how do I apply?

National Health Insurance Service branch, nhis.or.kr or 1577-1000.

Voluntary Continued Enrollment and Dependent Status for Health Insurance After Job Loss (실직 시 건강보험 임의계속가입·피부양자): how much will I receive?

Voluntary continued enrollment: a total of 1 year or more of employee coverage in the 18 months before leaving, up to 36 months, with premiums based on the average monthly remuneration for the 12 months before leaving (paid entirely by yourself with no employer share). Compare with self-employed member premiums and choose. If you meet the dependent requirements (income and assets) of a family member, there is no premium.

Voluntary Continued Enrollment and Dependent Status for Health Insurance After Job Loss (실직 시 건강보험 임의계속가입·피부양자): when can I apply?

Within 2 months from the day after the first payment due date for self-employed member premiums after leaving (confirm with the Service).