Seongdong-gu Launches 'Visiting Application Service' for COVID-19 Mutual Aid Payments for Elderly and Disabled

Consultation on COVID-19 Saengseong National Support Fund including payment amount, method, and procedures via dedicated call center... 7.6 billion KRW allocated in 2021 2nd supplementary budget of Seongdong-gu, administrative efforts focused on fund distribution

Seongdong-gu will implement a "Visiting Application Service" for single-person vulnerable households in the area to apply for the COVID-19 Mutual Aid National Support Fund.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) will provide a ‘Visiting Application Service’ starting from the 13th for single-person vulnerable households in the district to facilitate the smooth payment of the ‘COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund,’ which applications open from the 6th.

The ‘COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund,’ provided to residents facing difficulties due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, offers 250,000 KRW per person (1,000,000 KRW for a four-person household) to households meeting certain criteria. Applications can be made online via the website or by visiting banks or local community service centers.

The district has enhanced application convenience by offering a direct visiting service for those who find online applications difficult and residents who have difficulty visiting institutions in person.

Each neighborhood has formed dedicated teams consisting of welfare officers and welfare helpers who visit single-person households with mobility difficulties, such as the elderly and disabled, to collect applications in person and provide detailed guidance and explanations on how to use the support funds and the results of any appeals.

From elderly living alone who receive continuous welfare checks to neighborhood council members who regularly visit to check on residents and single-person households in crisis, the district actively guides all eligible residents to ensure payments are made before Chuseok by promptly supporting applications.

Additionally, a dedicated call center has been established and operated at the district office and each neighborhood community service center to actively respond to inquiries. From the 6th, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., the call center will provide consultations and guidance on all matters related to the COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund, including payment amounts, methods, and procedures.

In line with the government’s ‘COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund’ policy confirmed on the 30th of last month, the district allocated 7.6 billion KRW in the 2021 second supplementary budget of Seongdong-gu. As of June 2021, approximately 200,000 people in Seongdong-gu are eligible for the support fund. The district has completed thorough preparations for the prompt payment of the support fund to eligible recipients and plans to focus administrative efforts within the year.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “As the COVID-19 crisis has continued for nearly two years, the burden on household economies has significantly increased. Through this COVID-19 Coexistence National Support Fund, we will do our utmost to provide swift and smooth support to alleviate the difficulties of our residents even a little.”

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