- Benefit
- General checkup including blood pressure, blood, urine, chest X-ray and oral exam is free. In 2026, targets are people aged 20 or older born in even-numbered years (e.g., 1986) who are self-employed members, dependents or office-worker employee members; non-office-worker employee members every year; Medical Aid recipients aged 20-64 born in even-numbered years. Additional items by age, such as hepatitis B at age 40 and a cognitive function test at age 66.
- Who is eligible
- National health insurance self-employed and employee members, dependents and Medical Aid recipients aged 20 or older who are targets for the given year
- When to apply
- Jan 1 - Dec 31 during the year; book a checkup institution and visit (December is crowded)
- How to apply
- Check eligibility via the NHIS checkup notice, nhis.or.kr or the National Health Insurance app, then visit a checkup institution (with ID)
- Important notes
- Until Dec 31 of that year. Cannot be carried over
- Note
- Those born in odd-numbered years are covered in 2027. Employee members are notified by their company. Some checkup items vary by age.
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.