Jongno-gu, Liability Insurance for Electric Mobility Devices for Disabled Persons

Jongno-gu Enhances Mobility Convenience for Disabled Persons… Electric Mobility Device Liability Insurance

Up to 30 million KRW coverage for third-party liability in accidents involving electric mobility devices within the district

Accident insurance for disabled youth to be implemented from next month… covers accidental death, permanent disability, fracture diagnosis fees, etc.

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Munheon) is promoting various insurance support projects to protect disabled persons from unforeseen accidents.

First, the district is implementing the ‘Electric Mobility Device Liability Insurance for Disabled Persons,’ which provides coverage up to 30 million KRW?the highest amount among local governments nationwide?to guarantee mobility rights for the disabled.

The target beneficiaries are registered disabled residents of Jongno who operate electric mobility devices (electric wheelchairs, electric scooters). The coverage period started on May 20 and will last until April 19, 2024, for one year.

Enrollment and cancellation occur automatically according to moving in and out without any separate procedures. If an accident occurs while operating an electric mobility device within the district, insurance payments will be made for third-party liability (bodily injury and property damage).

This initiative is notable for setting the highest coverage limit of 30 million KRW among Seoul’s autonomous districts and also providing the highest amount among local governments supporting similar projects.

Jeong Munheon, Mayor of Jongno District

Additionally, starting in June, the district will fully implement accident insurance for disabled youth.

Residents aged 9 to 24 who pre-register through the local community service center will be comprehensively covered for accidental death, permanent disability, fracture diagnosis fees, and more. However, due to legal restrictions, youth under 15 with intellectual disabilities, autism, brain lesions, or epilepsy are excluded from accidental death coverage.

Coverage for accidents is available regardless of other insurance policies and can be duplicated. Similar to the electric mobility device liability insurance, eligibility is automatically lost upon moving out of the district. For related inquiries, contact the Social Welfare Division’s Disabled Welfare Team.

Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “We are implementing the first and highest coverage limit electric mobility device liability insurance in the district to enhance mobility convenience for disabled residents, as well as accident insurance for youth who engage in many outdoor activities. We will continue to carefully address the difficulties faced by disabled persons and establish institutional measures to support their safe social activities.”

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