Jeonnam Province Provides 200,000 Won Support for Pregnant Women’s Health Management Expenses

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province has stepped up to promote healthy childbirth.

On the 5th, the province announced that it will provide 200,000 KRW in "health management expenses" to help pregnant women, a vulnerable group to infectious diseases, give birth healthily in response to the prolonged spread of COVID-19.

The support targets about 8,500 pregnant women registered as residents in Jeonnam as part of the second emergency livelihood support measures.

The application period is from the 6th to the 8th for pregnant women registered at public health centers, and from the 12th to the 16th for those not registered at public health centers.

Applications can be made by visiting the public health center in the city or county of the resident registration, or via registered mail, email, or the city/county website.

Pregnant women registered at public health centers can apply for the support fund with just one application form, while those not registered need to submit the application form along with a resident registration transcript, pregnancy confirmation (or maternity handbook), and a copy of the pregnant woman's bankbook.

However, if the spouse applies on behalf of the pregnant woman, a family relationship certificate or marriage certificate must be additionally attached.

The health management expenses will be paid in cash in two installments on the 14th and 22nd to the pregnant woman's account. For inquiries, contact the city/county public health center or the Jeonnam Population and Youth Policy Office.

Yoon Yeonhwa, Jeonnam Population and Youth Policy Officer, said, "We hope this COVID-19 health management expense support for pregnant women, a vulnerable group to infection, will help ensure healthy childbirth," and added, "We will continue to actively discover policies to make Jeonnam a good place to have and raise children together."

Meanwhile, as new policies for overcoming low birth rates next year, Jeonnam Province plans to promote ▲ 2 million KRW "Marriage Congratulatory Money for Young Couples (under 45 years old)" ▲ 500,000 KRW "Childcare Product Purchase Expenses for Families with Three or More Children" ▲ Additional support for "Jeonnam-type Infertile Couple Treatment Expenses" (200,000 to 1,500,000 KRW per session, twice a year) ▲ Expansion of "Newborn Childcare Expenses" (from 300,000 KRW to 500,000 KRW per person).

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