Chew Well with Strong Teeth... Changnyeong-gun Supports Dental Treatment Costs for Seniors, Low-Income Groups, and Severely Disabled

Dentures, Implants, Resin, and Prosthetics Accepted at Military Health Centers

Changnyeong County Office, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, will implement three dental-related projects this year, including the distribution of dentures and implants for the elderly.

Since 2012, the county has supported 1,173 residents with dentures, 71 with implants, 45 with prosthetics, and 17 with resin treatments through dental-related projects.

The elderly denture and implant distribution project is conducted to support the out-of-pocket expenses when elderly individuals who have difficulty eating due to tooth loss receive denture or implant procedures.

Applicants must be county residents aged 65 or older who are medical aid recipients, low-income individuals eligible for reduced out-of-pocket expenses, or those whose health insurance premiums are in the bottom 50%.

The project supports full dentures, partial dentures, and implant distribution. For dentures, previous beneficiaries can apply once more after seven years have passed.

The county also runs a denture support project for low-income groups to improve oral health equity among vulnerable populations and restore oral function for a healthy diet.

Middle-aged medical aid recipients and low-income individuals eligible for reduced out-of-pocket expenses aged 50 to 59 can apply, and full and partial dentures are provided to eligible applicants.

The severe disability dental treatment support project will reduce the financial burden of dental care for disabled individuals who give up dental treatment due to economic difficulties.

This project aims to secure oral health rights for disabled persons and targets low-income individuals with severe disabilities regardless of age.

In addition to dentures and implants, prosthetic and resin treatment costs are also supported. If applying for multiple support projects simultaneously, the elderly denture and implant distribution project will be prioritized.

Applications can be submitted from February 3 until the budget is exhausted. Applicants must visit the Oral Health Office at Changnyeong-gun Public Health Center with identification, health insurance premium payment confirmation, medical aid certificate, disability registration card, and other required documents.

County Governor Han Jeong-woo said, “This will enable eligible individuals facing difficulties in dental care due to economic reasons to maintain a healthy diet and improve their quality of life.”

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