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Newborn Congenital Metabolic Disorder Test Cost Support (신생아 선천성대사이상 검사비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Supports the out-of-pocket cost of the screening test, and for the confirmatory test (when diagnosed as a child with a congenital metabolic disorder) up to KRW 70,000. Management of affected children (special diets, etc.) is also supported under age 19.

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: Newborns who received a screening test within 28 days after birth (regardless of income).
When to apply: Applies to national-health-insurance-covered screening tests done within 28 days after birth. Apply for support within 1 year of the birth date.
How to apply: Visit the public health center (보건소) with jurisdiction over your resident registration address, or apply online via e-Public Health Center (e보건소, e-health.go.kr) or the Aimajung app (아이마중앱). Inquiries: 129.
Important notes: Apply within 1 year of the birth date.
Note: The income criterion was abolished from Jan. 1, 2024 (regardless of income). It is typically a reimbursement method in which you pay the out-of-pocket cost at the hospital at the time of the test and then apply to the public health center (보건소).

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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 Congenital Metabolic Disorder Test Cost Support (신생아 선천성대사이상 검사비 지원): who can receive it?

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

Newborn Congenital Metabolic Disorder Test Cost Support (신생아 선천성대사이상 검사비 지원): how do I apply?

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

Newborn Congenital Metabolic Disorder Test Cost Support (신생아 선천성대사이상 검사비 지원): how much will I receive?

Newborn Congenital Metabolic Disorder Test Cost Support (신생아 선천성대사이상 검사비 지원): when can I apply?

Applies to national-health-insurance-covered screening tests done within 28 days after birth. Apply for support within 1 year of the birth date.