Gyeongsan City Extends 'Emergency Welfare Support' Until Year-End... Selection Criteria Relaxed

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gyeongsan City, Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 18th that it will further relax and extend until the end of the year the emergency welfare support system, which is temporarily expanded for crisis households affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) crisis.

The main changes to the emergency welfare support system following additional improvements by the Ministry of Health and Welfare are ▲ expansion of asset ownership criteria (from 118 million KRW to 200 million KRW) ▲ increase in the deduction rate for living reserves when calculating financial assets (from 65% to 150%) ▲ relaxation of the re-support restriction period for the same crisis reason ▲ extension of the temporary application period of the emergency welfare support system.

The emergency welfare support system provides living expenses and medical expenses to crisis households facing sudden crisis situations such as unemployment, temporary closure or shutdown of business, illness, and utility bill arrears. However, those receiving support under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act (livelihood benefits) or the Medical Care Assistance Act (medical benefits) are excluded. Overlapping support with unemployment benefits, emergency employment stabilization support projects is not allowed.

Choi Young-jo, Mayor of Gyeongsan City, said, "I hope that the helping hand reaches neighbors in need who are unaware of the emergency welfare support system. When you are struggling, please do not worry alone, but be sure to visit the nearest eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center to receive help in crisis situations."

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