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Medical Expense Support for High-Risk Pregnant Women (고위험 임산부 의료비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

For inpatient treatment costs of the 19 major high-risk pregnancy conditions, supports the full out-of-pocket amount of national health insurance covered items and 90% of non-covered medical costs (room charges, special patient meals, etc. excluded)....

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Benefit: For inpatient treatment costs of the 19 major high-risk pregnancy conditions, supports the full out-of-pocket amount of national health insurance covered items and 90% of non-covered medical costs (room charges, special patient meals, etc. excluded). Many local government public health center (보건소) notices state a limit of up to KRW 3,000,000 per person
Who is eligible: Pregnant women diagnosed with one of the 19 major high-risk pregnancy conditions who received inpatient treatment
When to apply: After inpatient treatment for a high-risk pregnancy condition, apply within 6 months of the delivery date (reimbursement after the fact)
How to apply: Apply in person at the public health center (보건소) with jurisdiction over the pregnant woman's registered resident address, or online via e-Public Health Center (e보건소, www.e-health.go.kr) or the pregnancy and childbirth app 'Aimajung' (아이마중). Documents: application form, medical certificate (disease name and code), admission and discharge confirmation, itemized medical bill, receipts, copy of bankbook, ID, etc. Inquiries: 129
Important notes: You must apply within 6 months of the delivery date; no support after the deadline. Be sure to keep hospitalization receipts and the medical certificate
Note: Income and asset requirements were abolished from 2024 (support regardless of household income). The KRW 3,000,000 limit was confirmed in local government notices such as the Seo-gu District Office, but the Ministry of Health and Welfare and e-Public Health Center (e보건소) pages have no limit wording, so be careful when stating it as definite. Covered conditions: preterm labor, childbirth-related bleeding, severe preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, placental abruption, placenta previa, threatened miscarriage, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, antepartum bleeding, cervical incompetence, hypertension, multiple pregnancy, diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum with metabolic disorder, kidney disease, heart failure, intrauterine growth restriction, and diseases of the uterus and uterine adnexa (19 types; diagnosis and disease code criteria must be met). Some conditions have gestational week requirements (e.g., preterm labor at 20~36 weeks + 6 days), so a medical certificate must be checked

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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 High-Risk Pregnant Women (고위험 임산부 의료비 지원): who can receive it?

Pregnant women diagnosed with one of the 19 major high-risk pregnancy conditions who received inpatient treatment

Medical Expense Support for High-Risk Pregnant Women (고위험 임산부 의료비 지원): how do I apply?

Apply in person at the public health center (보건소) with jurisdiction over the pregnant woman's registered resident address, or online via e-Public Health Center (e보건소, www.e-health.go.kr) or the pregnancy and childbirth app 'Aimajung' (아이마중). Documents: application form, medical certificate (disease name and code), admission and discharge confirmation, itemized medical bill, receipts, copy of bankbook, ID, etc. Inquiries: 129

Medical Expense Support for High-Risk Pregnant Women (고위험 임산부 의료비 지원): how much will I receive?

Medical Expense Support for High-Risk Pregnant Women (고위험 임산부 의료비 지원): when can I apply?

After inpatient treatment for a high-risk pregnancy condition, apply within 6 months of the delivery date (reimbursement after the fact)