Gwangyang City Expands Financial Support for Infertile Couples' Treatment Costs

Additional Support for Health Insurance Exceeders and Exceptions

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang City is expanding support for infertility treatment costs for infertile couples from those earning up to 180% of the median income (5,559,000 KRW for two persons) to include those exceeding 180% of the median income, in order to reduce the economic burden on infertile couples.

The infertility treatment cost support project provides partial coverage of the full out-of-pocket expenses for artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (fresh and frozen) procedures. Previously, the support was limited to those earning up to 180% of the median income, basic livelihood security recipients, and lower-income groups.

Starting this year, the city is expanding support to infertile couples who were previously ineligible for government assistance due to dual-income households or income exceeding 180% of the median income.

This initiative is part of Gwangyang City and Jeollanam-do’s joint effort to create a “happy city ideal for raising children,” ensuring that families who want children do not give up on pregnancy due to financial burdens.

The project supports infertile women residing in Gwangyang City for over one year and who exceed the health insurance coverage for infertility treatments, providing up to 1.5 million KRW per session, twice a year within the year.

Na Seung-do, Director of the Integrated Health Division, stated, "We will actively support families who want children so that no one gives up on pregnancy due to economic burdens," and added, "We will continue to develop and expand infertility support policies that citizens can truly feel."

For inquiries related to infertility, please contact the Childbirth Support Team of the Integrated Health Division at Gwangyang City Health Center.

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