"Get Screened Without Worry"

Gimhae City Supports Non-Covered Costs for National Cancer Screening for Low-Income Groups

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 23rd that it will support non-covered cancer screening costs for medical aid beneficiaries among the national cancer screening targets this year.

The support includes sedation fees for endoscopy during stomach cancer screening, sedation fees for colonoscopy if a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) in the primary colon cancer screening shows a positive result, and breast ultrasound costs when the primary breast cancer screening (mammography) results are inconclusive or breast cancer is suspected.

Currently, the cancer screening rate among medical aid beneficiaries in Gimhae City is 38.67%, which is about 8% lower compared to health insurance premium payers.

Although the mortality rate from cancer is increasing, it is believed that medical aid beneficiaries, who are low-income, have a low utilization rate of medical services due to economic reasons. This project is expected to contribute to improving the cancer screening rate among medical aid beneficiaries.

Medical aid beneficiaries in Gimhae City who wish to undergo cancer screening can visit participating local screening institutions after making a reservation in advance and bringing their ID.

The participating screening institutions can be found on the Gimhae City Hall website under ? Field Portal ? Health and Welfare Information Search - Medical Aid Beneficiaries Cancer Screening Non-Covered Cost Support Project.

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