Gyeongnam Province "Receive Support for First-Time 'Pet Medical Expenses'"... For Low-Income Groups

Payment of medical expenses excluding 25% copayment after submitting pet medical receipt

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do is promoting a new support project for veterinary treatment costs for low-income pet owners, starting for the first time this year.

According to Gyeongnam Province on the 9th, the low-income pet support project is a new policy initiative based on the 'Gyeongsangnam-do Ordinance on Alleviating the Burden of Veterinary Treatment Costs for Pets,' which was enacted and promulgated on December 31 last year.

This welfare project for vulnerable groups addresses the many cases where pets owned by socially disadvantaged individuals such as basic livelihood security recipients and near-poverty class are unable to receive treatment due to their owners' financial difficulties.

Gyeongnam Province, which conducted a demand survey for eligible applicants while preparing the project plan last month, will select beneficiaries based on priority among applicants starting in February. Selection will continue until the project budget for this year is exhausted.

The eligibility criteria include households with pets implanted with an internal RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) device, where the owner is a basic livelihood security recipient or near-poverty class with a registered address in Gyeongsangnam-do.

Unregistered pets can also receive support if they are implanted and registered with an internal RFID using part of the project funds for registration fees. Eligible applicants must submit the required documents at the local town or township community service center.

Selected beneficiaries must attach veterinary clinic receipts, and the city or county will deposit the treatment costs, excluding the 25% co-payment, into the applicant's bank account.

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