Sejong Supports Unpaid Leave Workers and Freelancers 'Regardless of Income'

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City announced on the 24th that it will relax the eligibility requirements for the ‘Regional Employment Response Special Support Project’.

The key point is to support low-income workers, special-type workers, and freelancers who took unpaid leave due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), regardless of income.

Accordingly, the local income requirement excluding households with 150% or more of the median income will be removed, allowing support to be received regardless of income classification when it is objectively proven that normal work activities were not possible due to COVID-19.

In addition, when applying, additional insurance premiums due to income adjustment will not be included in the health insurance payment confirmation, and if the insurance premium for the month of application is more favorable, the insurance premium for the month of application will be applied if clarified by the applicant, the city explained.

One-person business owners without employees, business owners who have no other income besides special-type workers or freelancers, and business registrants excluded from applying for the ‘Small Business Emergency Management Stabilization Fund’ due to being located in other regions can also apply.

Furthermore, among business registrants, those who have had no sales since 2019 and those who can choose to apply for the Regional Employment Response Special Support Project if the support amount is greater than the ‘Small Business Emergency Management Stabilization Fund (one-time 500,000 won)’ can apply.

Along with the relaxation of the eligibility criteria for support funds, the city will also extend the application deadline from the original 29th to the 6th of next month. However, if the number of applicants exceeds the set budget after the application deadline, support will be provided in order of lower household income by checking the health insurance premium payment amount.

For more details, you can check by clicking on the ‘Regional Employment Response Special Support Project’ banner on the city hall website.

A city official said, “This project is for workers on unpaid leave who are struggling due to COVID-19, and we will ensure it proceeds quickly and accurately,” adding, “We will also make every effort to ensure that no one misses applying due to unawareness of the relaxed criteria.”

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