Suncheon-si Receives Ministerial Commendation as an Excellent Institution for the 2021 Basic Pension Project

Excellence in the '2021 Basic Pension Project Outstanding Institution Evaluation' Hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 25th that it has been selected as an excellent institution in the "2021 Basic Pension Project Meritorious Institution Evaluation" hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, receiving the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation and a prize of 9 million KRW.

This evaluation is a nationwide assessment to commend meritorious institutions that contributed to income stability and welfare enhancement for the elderly through the basic pension project over one year, aiming to boost morale and publicize exemplary cases. It is divided into excellent metropolitan local governments and excellent basic local governments categories.

The excellent institutions are selected by combining project performance such as basic pension receipt rate, application rate, recovery rate of fraudulent receipts, and cooperation performance with the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Suncheon City is investing a budget of 180 billion KRW to provide about 8.7 billion KRW in basic pensions monthly to 32,700 elderly people aged 65 and over.

Additionally, it received high evaluations by proactively administering measures to resolve blind spots, such as providing prior application guidance to elderly people turning 65, visiting those with mobility difficulties directly, and discovering elderly people who are unregistered or not receiving benefits.

An official from the Elderly and Disabled Department stated, "We will continue to strive to provide a stable income base for the elderly and enhance welfare through the solid operation of the basic pension project."

Meanwhile, the award ceremony is scheduled to be held on the 9th of next month in Yeosu, together with the "2021 2nd Basic Pension Capacity Building Course."

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