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Sickness Benefit Pilot Program (상병수당 시범사업: Income Support When You Are Ill and Need Rest): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

When unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury: KRW 49,540 per day (up to 150 days)

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: 2026: KRW 49,540 per day (60% of the minimum wage); in Stage 3 regions, employee members receive 60% of the average wage over the previous 3 months (minimum KRW 49,540 to maximum KRW 68,100). 7-day waiting period; applies when unable to work for 8 or more consecutive days. Up to 150 days. Ages 15 to under 65.
Who is eligible: Employed people aged 15-64 who live or work in pilot regions (employee members, employment/industrial accident insurance members, and self-employed people who meet the requirements)
When to apply: Apply after getting a medical certificate following illness or injury (during the pilot program's operation)
How to apply: Get a sickness benefit medical certificate at a participating pilot medical institution, then apply to the National Health Insurance Service. Regions: Anyang, Yongin, Daegu Dalseo, Iksan (Stage 2); Chungju, Hongseong, Jeonju, Wonju (Stage 3)
Important notes: Apply during the pilot period. Check Ministry of Health and Welfare notices for the end date
Note: Only for those living or working in pilot regions. Stage 2 (households at or below 120% of median income) and Stage 3 (no income limit). Stage 1 regions ended in December 2024. Transition to a full program is unconfirmed.

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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

Sickness Benefit Pilot Program (상병수당 시범사업: Income Support When You Are Ill and Need Rest): who can receive it?

Employed people aged 15-64 who live or work in pilot regions (employee members, employment/industrial accident insurance members, and self-employed people who meet the requirements)

Sickness Benefit Pilot Program (상병수당 시범사업: Income Support When You Are Ill and Need Rest): how do I apply?

Get a sickness benefit medical certificate at a participating pilot medical institution, then apply to the National Health Insurance Service. Regions: Anyang, Yongin, Daegu Dalseo, Iksan (Stage 2); Chungju, Hongseong, Jeonju, Wonju (Stage 3)

Sickness Benefit Pilot Program (상병수당 시범사업: Income Support When You Are Ill and Need Rest): how much will I receive?

2026: KRW 49,540 per day (60% of the minimum wage); in Stage 3 regions, employee members receive 60% of the average wage over the previous 3 months (minimum KRW 49,540 to maximum KRW 68,100). 7-day waiting period; applies when unable to work for 8 or more consecutive days. Up to 150 days. Ages 15 to under 65.

Sickness Benefit Pilot Program (상병수당 시범사업: Income Support When You Are Ill and Need Rest): when can I apply?

Apply after getting a medical certificate following illness or injury (during the pilot program's operation)