Jeonbuk Province Expands Financial Support for Infertile Couples' Treatment Costs

Total of 21 Procedures, Maximum Out-of-Pocket Cost Up to 1.1 Million KRW

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho] Jeonbuk Province announced on the 20th that it will expand support for infertility treatment costs for couples.

In a super-low birthrate society where the importance of pregnancy and childbirth is increasing day by day, this measure aims to address the rapidly increasing infertility caused by delayed marriage and rising age of first childbirth.

Infertility refers to the condition where pregnancy does not occur within one year despite not using contraception.

In particular, the number of patients receiving infertility treatment nationwide was 228,382 in 2020, with 4,356 in Jeonbuk.

Accordingly, Jeonbuk Province will expand the number of supported infertility treatments to a total of 21 times this year, and increase the support for treatment costs up to a maximum of 1.1 million KRW for out-of-pocket expenses.

For in vitro fertilization, the number of supported fresh embryo treatments has increased from 7 to 9 times, and frozen embryo treatments from 5 to 7 times. For infertile couples aged 44 or younger, out-of-pocket expenses will be supported up to a maximum of 1.1 million KRW.

The project support targets are those with income below 180% of the median income, basic livelihood security recipients, and lower-income classes.

Applications can be made by visiting the local city or county public health center after childbirth, or online through Government24.

In the future, Jeonbuk Province is considering expanding the project support target to all infertile families to alleviate their difficulties and economic burdens.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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