Damyang-gun 'Health and Hygiene Supplies Voucher Support Project' Application Open

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 15th that it is accepting applications for the voucher support project for health and hygiene products to promote the healthy growth of female adolescents.

The eligible applicants are those born between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2010, who are recipients of livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, legally low-income groups, or female adolescents under the Single-Parent Family Support Act.

Applications can be made by the adolescent herself or her guardian by visiting the town or township office of the resident registration address with an ID card, or through the Bokjiro website and Bokjiro app.

Once applied, support will continue without reapplication until the year the applicant turns 18, provided there is no change in eligibility. Voucher points for six months are issued in January and July.

The issued points can be used in full at once.

The support amount is up to 138,000 KRW per year (11,500 KRW per month) in voucher form, allowing recipients to purchase hygiene products that suit their personal preferences directly online or offline.

To purchase health and hygiene products, a National Happiness Card (BC, Samsung, Lotte) must be issued, and items can be selected and purchased at affiliated stores contracted with each card company.

The application period is until December 17. However, since support starts from the month of application, applying this month allows support for both this month and the upcoming July.

A county official said, “Since the system has changed to a voucher method, applicants must obtain a National Happiness Card, and since affiliated stores and items available for purchase vary by card company, it is essential to check before buying,” adding, “We will do our best to promote the program to ensure no eligible recipients are missed and lose support funds.”

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