Naju-si to Accept Applications for 'COVID-19 Mutual Support National Subsidy' Starting from the 6th

Published 02 Sep.2021 11:00(KST)

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 2nd that it will begin accepting online applications for the COVID-19 mutual aid national support fund, providing 250,000 KRW per person, starting from the 6th.

Offline (in-person) applications will be accepted from the 13th until the 29th of next month at each eup, myeon, and dong office.

The recipients are households whose combined health insurance premiums as of June meet the government’s criteria for the bottom 80%+@, with special criteria applied for dual-income and single-person households.

The household members eligible for the support fund are those registered in the resident registration as of June 30, and even if the address differs, spouses and children who are dependents under the Health Insurance Act are considered part of the same household as the insured.

The city estimates that approximately 106,652 people, about 91% of the total population of 116,513 as of the end of June, will receive the support fund.

The budget is approximately 26.6 billion KRW, including 3.3 billion KRW from the city funds.

Eligibility, application and usage periods, and other information can be obtained through the National Secretary, Naver, KakaoTalk, Toss apps, etc., upon request.

Also, during the application period, inquiries can be made through card companies, the National Health Insurance Corporation, local gift certificates, KakaoBank and KakaoPay websites and apps, local eup, myeon, dong offices, and financial institutions.

Online applications can be made from the 6th via card company websites/apps or the Naju Sarang Card mobile app (Chak).

Depending on the applicant’s choice, the amount will be charged to a credit/check card or Naju Sarang Card the day after application.

Offline applications can be made from the 13th by visiting card company affiliated financial institutions or the eup, myeon, dong administrative welfare centers of the applicant’s address, excluding weekends and holidays.

However, for in-person applications at eup, myeon, dong offices, only Naju Sarang gift certificates (paper) can be received, and for citizen convenience, the gift certificates will be issued on-site once the application is completed.

Adults (born on or before December 31, 2002) must apply and receive individually, while minor children can be applied for and received by the head of household at the same address, and proxy applications are possible with a power of attorney and required documents.

The support fund usage period is until December 31, and any unused balance will be automatically forfeited.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “Ahead of the Chuseok holiday, we will focus administrative efforts on continuous guidance and promotion regarding application methods and payment procedures so that citizens can receive the support fund quickly and accurately,” and added, “We hope the support fund will be used by the end of the year as much as possible to revitalize the depressed local markets and promote regional economic coexistence.”