- Benefit
- Stomach cancer: age 40+, every 2 years; colorectal cancer: age 50+, every year (fecal occult blood); liver cancer: age 40+ high-risk group, every 6 months; breast cancer: women age 40+, every 2 years; cervical cancer: women age 20+, every 2 years; lung cancer: high-risk group aged 54-74 (smoking 30 pack-years or more), every 2 years by low-dose CT. Out-of-pocket is 10% for stomach, breast, liver and lung; colorectal and cervical are noted as free.
- Who is eligible
- Those who meet the age, sex and high-risk group criteria for each cancer (stomach age 40+, colorectal age 50+, breast women age 40+, cervical women age 20+, etc.)
- When to apply
- During the year (after receiving the screening notice); can be done on the same day as the general checkup
- How to apply
- NHIS screening notice or visit a screening institution (with ID). Check eligibility at cancer.go.kr or nhis.or.kr
- Important notes
- Until Dec 31 of that year
- Note
- For cancer types screened every 2 years, people with even birth years are eligible in 2026. The lower 50% bracket and Medical Aid (의료급여) exemption are based on the previous November's insurance premiums. We recommend reconfirming the co-payment rates (such as free colorectal and cervical screening) with the National Health Insurance Service.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.