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Infant and Toddler Health Checkups (영유아 건강검진, 14 Days to 71 Months After Birth, Free): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Fully free (KRW 0 out-of-pocket). Medical history, examination, body measurements, health education, with a developmental screening test added from the 3rd checkup.

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)

Who is eligible
Infants and toddlers from 14 days to 71 months after birth (national health insurance subscribers and dependents and Medical Aid recipients).
When to apply
1st: 14~35 days after birth, 2nd: 4~6 months, 3rd: 9~12 months, 4th: 18~24 months, 5th: 30~36 months, 6th: 42~48 months, 7th: 54~60 months, 8th: 66~71 months. Oral checkups from the 4th (18~29 months) through the 8th. Free support is not available once the period has passed.
How to apply
The National Health Insurance Service sends a checkup notice to the employee subscriber or head of household; book and visit an infant and toddler checkup institution nationwide. Check on the NHIS The Health Insurance app (The건강보험) or nhis.or.kr.
Important notes
Free only if received within each round's period. Rounds cannot be skipped.
Note
For national health insurance subscribers, the National Health Insurance Service pays; for Medical Aid recipients, the state and local governments pay. No public funding is provided outside the designated period.
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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

Infant and Toddler Health Checkups (영유아 건강검진, 14 Days to 71 Months After Birth, Free): who can receive it?

Infants and toddlers from 14 days to 71 months after birth (national health insurance subscribers and dependents and Medical Aid recipients).

Infant and Toddler Health Checkups (영유아 건강검진, 14 Days to 71 Months After Birth, Free): how do I apply?

The National Health Insurance Service sends a checkup notice to the employee subscriber or head of household; book and visit an infant and toddler checkup institution nationwide. Check on the NHIS The Health Insurance app (The건강보험) or nhis.or.kr.

Infant and Toddler Health Checkups (영유아 건강검진, 14 Days to 71 Months After Birth, Free): how much will I receive?

Fully free (KRW 0 out-of-pocket). Medical history, examination, body measurements, health education, with a developmental screening test added from the 3rd checkup.

Infant and Toddler Health Checkups (영유아 건강검진, 14 Days to 71 Months After Birth, Free): when can I apply?

1st: 14~35 days after birth, 2nd: 4~6 months, 3rd: 9~12 months, 4th: 18~24 months, 5th: 30~36 months, 6th: 42~48 months, 7th: 54~60 months, 8th: 66~71 months. Oral checkups from the 4th (18~29 months) through the 8th. Free support is not available once the period has passed.