NHIS to Operate 'Medical Expense Support Consultation Center' for Itaewon Disaster Starting from the 4th
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] The National Health Insurance Service announced on the 4th that it will operate a 'Medical Expense Support Consultation Center' for the injured and bereaved families of the Itaewon tragedy, as well as those injured during on-site rescue activities.
The consultation center provides support for medical expense consultations related to injuries or illnesses directly caused by the tragedy and on-site rescue activities, as well as consultations for medical examinations or treatment costs for psychological and mental health disorders for the bereaved families of the deceased.
The consultation targets are those who have incurred medical expenses or are scheduled for treatment due to this tragedy, including the injured and bereaved families registered in the 'National Disaster Safety Management System.' Victims who used the emergency room or were transported by 119 and are receiving support from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters dedicated personnel are registered in this system.
To register separately in the National Disaster Safety Management System, one can submit a 'Social Disaster Damage Report' to the disaster or welfare department of the city, county, or district office nationwide, or to the eup, myeon, or dong office. Those registered in the system as support targets by the 8th will be operated so that the government does not impose any out-of-pocket medical expenses in advance.
The consultation center is composed of four teams (16 members) within the Service's Situation Countermeasures Team. If consultation is needed, support can be received through the Service's Situation Countermeasures Team Consultation Center (033-736-3330~2), and consultation hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
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Kang Do-tae, Director of the National Health Insurance Service, stated, "We plan to make every effort to ensure that the injured and bereaved families receive timely medical treatment at medical institutions."
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