Expansion of Menstrual Product Voucher Program for Female Adolescents to Age 24 Support

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 14th, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it will implement a voucher support project for menstrual products for female adolescents from low-income families to support their healthy growth and guarantee their right to health.

Starting this year, the eligible age range has been expanded from 11 to 18 years old to 9 to 24 years old. Those born between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2013, who are recipients of livelihood, medical, housing, or education benefits under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, belong to the legally designated lower-income class, or are eligible under the Single-Parent Family Support Act can apply.

The voucher is worth 12,000 KRW per month and is provided from the month of application. Unless there is a change in eligibility, support continues without additional application until the age of 24.

However, adolescents aged 19 to 24 can apply starting in May.

Eligible recipients can use the National Happiness Card to directly select and purchase preferred products at online and offline stores affiliated with each card company.

Applications can be submitted by the adolescent themselves or their guardian (parent or main caregiver) at the local eup/myeon office of their residence, or through the Bokjiro website and mobile app.

A county official stated, “Due to the rising prices of menstrual products, some adolescents are using harmful substitutes, raising social concerns. We will do our best to support the basic health rights of all female adolescents.”

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