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Newborn Hearing Test Cost and Hearing Aid Support (신생아 난청검사비·보청기 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Supports the national health insurance out-of-pocket cost of newborn hearing screening (up to 2 times), and up to a combined KRW 70,000 of out-of-pocket cost for the confirmatory test. Hearing aids for children under age 12 with hearing loss: 2 for bilateral hearing loss (limit KRW 1,350,000 each), 1 for unilateral.

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 who received a screening test within 28 days after birth (regardless of income).
When to apply
Supported if the screening test was done within 28 days after birth. Apply for test cost support within 1 year of the birth date.
How to apply
Visit the public health center (보건소) with jurisdiction over your address, or apply online via e-Public Health Center (e보건소) or the Aimajung app (아이마중앱). Inquiries: 129.
Important notes
Apply within 1 year of the birth date. For hearing aids, purchases from 6 months before to 6 months after the application date.
Note
Regardless of household income from 2024. Hearing aids are for children with hearing loss who do not qualify for a hearing disability grade.
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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

Newborn Hearing Test Cost and Hearing Aid Support (신생아 난청검사비·보청기 지원): who can receive it?

Infants who received a screening test within 28 days after birth (regardless of income).

Newborn Hearing Test Cost and Hearing Aid Support (신생아 난청검사비·보청기 지원): how do I apply?

Visit the public health center (보건소) with jurisdiction over your address, or apply online via e-Public Health Center (e보건소) or the Aimajung app (아이마중앱). Inquiries: 129.

Newborn Hearing Test Cost and Hearing Aid Support (신생아 난청검사비·보청기 지원): how much will I receive?

Supports the national health insurance out-of-pocket cost of newborn hearing screening (up to 2 times), and up to a combined KRW 70,000 of out-of-pocket cost for the confirmatory test. Hearing aids for children under age 12 with hearing loss: 2 for bilateral hearing loss (limit KRW 1,350,000 each), 1 for unilateral.

Newborn Hearing Test Cost and Hearing Aid Support (신생아 난청검사비·보청기 지원): when can I apply?

Supported if the screening test was done within 28 days after birth. Apply for test cost support within 1 year of the birth date.