Chungbuk Provides Living Expense Support up to 1.45 Million Won for COVID-19 Affected Residents

[Asia Economy (Chungbuk) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Chungbuk Province will provide living expenses support to residents affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The province announced on the 11th that it is accepting applications for living expense support for local residents who were hospitalized or quarantined due to COVID-19.

The support targets residents who received hospitalization treatment or quarantine notices issued by the local health center and have faithfully complied with measures according to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act. However, even if included in the target group, if any household member has received paid leave expenses, the household is not eligible for the living support fund.

The support amount is set based on the number of household members registered in the resident registration as of one month: 454,900 KRW for a single-person household, 774,700 KRW for a two-person household, 1,002,400 KRW for a three-person household, 1,230,000 KRW for a four-person household, and 1,457,000 KRW for households with five or more members. For foreigners, support is provided based on a single-person household.

Additionally, if the hospitalization or quarantine period is between 14 days and one month, one month's worth of support is provided; if less than 14 days, the support is calculated on a pro-rata basis for the corresponding number of days.

Applications can be made at the administrative welfare center of the local eup, myeon, or dong office corresponding to the resident registration address after discharge or quarantine release. When visiting, applicants must bring an ID card and a copy of their bankbook. If mobility is difficult or personal visits are not possible, proxy applications are also allowed.

For more detailed information, inquiries can be made through the administrative welfare center of the local eup, myeon, or dong office corresponding to the address.

The director of the Welfare Policy Division said, “Self-quarantine is an essential requirement to block community infection and protect the safety of neighbors,” and added, “We ask symptomatic individuals to actively cooperate in adhering to living guidelines despite the difficulties and inconveniences.”

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