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Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Self-Employed Members (지역가입자 건강보험료 경감): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Premium reductions of 22% for farming and fishing areas, 50% for islands and remote areas, and 10-30% for seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, etc.

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)

Benefit
Farming and fishing areas (eup and myeon, business income of KRW 5,000,000 or less) 22%, islands and remote areas 50%, age 65 or older, registered people with disabilities, single parents, etc. 10-30% (income and asset requirements), age 70 or older 30% (annual income of KRW 3,600,000 or less and assets of KRW 135,000,000 or less), workplace fire or bankruptcy 30%.
Who is eligible
Self-employed member households living in farming and fishing areas or islands and remote areas, or households of seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, or disaster victims
When to apply
Any time when a qualifying reason arises
How to apply
Visit an NHIS branch, call 1577-1000, or apply by fax. Supporting documents (disability registration card, proof of residence, etc.)
Important notes
Reductions generally apply from the month after the application date, so apply as soon as the reason arises
Note
These follow the NHIS's static guidance, so income and asset requirements may have been revised. Some reductions apply automatically, but single parents, chronic illness, etc. require a separate application.
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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

Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Self-Employed Members (지역가입자 건강보험료 경감): who can receive it?

Self-employed member households living in farming and fishing areas or islands and remote areas, or households of seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, or disaster victims

Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Self-Employed Members (지역가입자 건강보험료 경감): how do I apply?

Visit an NHIS branch, call 1577-1000, or apply by fax. Supporting documents (disability registration card, proof of residence, etc.)

Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Self-Employed Members (지역가입자 건강보험료 경감): how much will I receive?

Farming and fishing areas (eup and myeon, business income of KRW 5,000,000 or less) 22%, islands and remote areas 50%, age 65 or older, registered people with disabilities, single parents, etc. 10-30% (income and asset requirements), age 70 or older 30% (annual income of KRW 3,600,000 or less and assets of KRW 135,000,000 or less), workplace fire or bankruptcy 30%.

Health Insurance Premium Reduction for Self-Employed Members (지역가입자 건강보험료 경감): when can I apply?

Any time when a qualifying reason arises