- Benefit
- Support for the full out-of-pocket portion of national health insurance benefits and for non-covered medical costs. Up to KRW 20,000,000 depending on the premature infant's weight (reported increase from KRW 10,000,000 to KRW 20,000,000 in 2026), and up to KRW 7,000,000 for infants with congenital anomalies. Up to KRW 27,000,000 reported when prematurity and congenital anomalies occur together (official reconfirmation needed).
- Who is eligible
- Premature infants needing inpatient treatment (admitted to the NICU within 24 hours of birth) and infants with congenital anomalies (diagnosed with a Q code, hospitalized or operated on within 2 years). Regardless of income.
- When to apply
- Apply within 6 months of the final discharge date. Premature infants must be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit within 24 hours of birth; infants with congenital anomalies must be diagnosed and hospitalized or operated on within 2 years of birth.
- 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
- You cannot apply after 6 months have passed since discharge. Keep receipts and the medical certificate at hospital discharge.
- Note
- Regardless of income from 2024. The limit differs by birth weight and condition. Reduced outpatient co-payment for early babies is separate (see the Infant and Toddler National Health Insurance Co-payment Reduction item).
Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.