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Premium Reduction and Exemption for Employee Members (직장가입자 보험료 경감·면제: Leave, Overseas Work, etc.): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

50% reduction for unpaid leave, 50% for islands and remote areas, exemption or 50% reduction when working overseas

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: 50% premium reduction for employees on unpaid leave, 60-100% for childcare leave (varies by period), 50% reduction for employee members on islands and remote areas, when staying overseas for 3 months or more: exempt if no dependents and 50% if there are dependents, 30% reduction of the income-based monthly premium for workplace fire, bankruptcy, etc.
Who is eligible: Employee members on leave, or in island/remote areas, staying overseas, or at workplaces hit by disasters, etc.
When to apply: When a reason such as leave arises
How to apply: The workplace (employer) reports to the NHIS, or the member applies at a branch. Submit proof of leave
Important notes: Report promptly after the reason arises (retroactive application may be limited)
Note: Based on the NHIS's static guidance (figures may change). The workplace reports leave-related reductions. Periods of active military service and imprisonment are exempt.

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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

Premium Reduction and Exemption for Employee Members (직장가입자 보험료 경감·면제: Leave, Overseas Work, etc.): who can receive it?

Employee members on leave, or in island/remote areas, staying overseas, or at workplaces hit by disasters, etc.

Premium Reduction and Exemption for Employee Members (직장가입자 보험료 경감·면제: Leave, Overseas Work, etc.): how do I apply?

The workplace (employer) reports to the NHIS, or the member applies at a branch. Submit proof of leave

Premium Reduction and Exemption for Employee Members (직장가입자 보험료 경감·면제: Leave, Overseas Work, etc.): how much will I receive?

50% premium reduction for employees on unpaid leave, 60-100% for childcare leave (varies by period), 50% reduction for employee members on islands and remote areas, when staying overseas for 3 months or more: exempt if no dependents and 50% if there are dependents, 30% reduction of the income-based monthly premium for workplace fire, bankruptcy, etc.

Premium Reduction and Exemption for Employee Members (직장가입자 보험료 경감·면제: Leave, Overseas Work, etc.): when can I apply?

When a reason such as leave arises