10 sessions to run through Oct. 29 ... guidance on proper use of medical benefits and health management
Program aims to prevent disadvantaged residents from missing out due to lack of information
Gwangjin-gu is conducting a mobile education program on the medical aid regime for newly enrolled beneficiaries with limited mobility or low access to information, with sessions running through Oct. 29.
The program is open to district residents newly selected as medical aid beneficiaries between November 2025 and August 2026. It kicked off Monday at the Junggok 1-dong community center and will rotate through neighborhood community centers across the district for a total of 10 sessions.
The curriculum covers the key provisions and procedures of the medical aid regime, practical health management tips, and guidance on available welfare services — all presented in plain language to help beneficiaries understand and use the system in their daily lives.
The program places particular emphasis on preventing disadvantages that can arise from unfamiliarity with the regime. Sessions will explain in detail how to apply for an extension of covered treatment days, how the designated hospital and clinic system works for high-frequency medical aid users, and the rule requiring patients to pay the full cost of medications out of pocket for six months when duplicate prescriptions are detected. One-on-one consultations will also be available to guide residents toward appropriate medical use.
"It is important to help newly enrolled medical aid beneficiaries properly understand the regime and make full use of it," Gwangjin-gu District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said. "We will continue to actively pursue comprehensive and diverse welfare policies so that every resident of this district can lead a healthy and safe life."
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