Goyang City to Increase 'Livelihood Benefits' and Partially Abolish 'Support Obligor Criteria' Starting Next Year

Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria for National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients Starting January 1 Next Year

Provided by Goyang City

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, will relax the selection criteria for recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security starting next year.

The city plans to increase livelihood benefits and partially abolish the support obligor criteria to expand the number of beneficiaries eligible for livelihood benefits.

The city announced on the 21st, "Since 2021, the monthly benefit for a single-person household will increase by 4.19% to 548,349 KRW, and for a four-person household, it will increase by 2.68% to 1,462,887 KRW compared to this year."

This year, the livelihood benefit for recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security was 527,158 KRW per month for a single-person household and 1,424,752 KRW per month for a four-person household.

With the increase in the 2021 median income standard, the livelihood benefits paid in cash to those earning 30% or less of the median income will also increase. As the income criteria are relaxed, more citizens will be able to receive benefits from the National Basic Livelihood Security system.

Additionally, for recipient households that are low-income elderly, single-parent families, or have recipients with severe disabilities, the support obligor criteria will be abolished.

Accordingly, if the recipient's own income and assets meet the criteria, they can receive livelihood benefits regardless of the support obligor.

Not only the livelihood benefits paid in cash but also medical benefits, housing benefits, and education benefits will be strengthened from January 1, 2021, in line with the increase in median income.

Applications and consultations for National Basic Livelihood Security benefits can be made at the administrative welfare center of the resident registration address.

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