Gyeonggi-do Provides 'Living, Childcare, and Postpartum' Helper Support for People with Disabilities

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province will continue the helper program for people with disabilities this year, following last year.

The helper program for people with disabilities dispatches helpers who provide services such as household chores and outing support to low-income individuals with severe disabilities, assisting them in their daily lives.

The support targets are divided into ▲Living Support (low-income individuals such as basic livelihood security recipients or near-poverty class among registered persons with severe disabilities aged 6 or older) ▲Mother Support (women with disabilities with a household income at or below 180% of the median income who need assistance with childbirth preparation and postpartum care) ▲Childcare Support (women with disabilities or single-parent men with disabilities who have children under 36 months old and a household income at or below 180% of the median income).

Once selected as a beneficiary, a helper visits the recipient for up to 48 hours per month under living support standards, providing services such as household assistance, health and hygiene management, outing support, and emotional support.

Helper service hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Living support is up to 48 hours per month, mother support up to 160 hours per month (within 20 days), and childcare support up to 48 hours per month.

An official from the province stated, "The helper program for people with disabilities supports those who have been excluded from disability activity support benefits," adding, "We expect it to be a great help to people with disabilities who are in blind spots of care services."

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