Gwangjin-gu Supports Medical Expenses for Elderly with Geriatric Diseases in Vulnerable Groups

Full Coverage of Ophthalmic Medical Expenses for Cataracts and Retinal Diseases... Up to 2 Intraocular Injections Covered
Up to 1.2 Million KRW Reimbursement for Knee Osteoarthritis, Including Tests, Consultations, and Surgery Fees
For Low-Income Seniors Aged 60 and Over, Apply in Person or by Proxy at Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) provides surgery cost support for eye diseases and knee osteoarthritis, which are common geriatric diseases, to vulnerable seniors aged 60 and over.

For ophthalmic diseases such as cataracts, retinal diseases, and glaucoma, full coverage for preliminary examination fees and surgery costs is provided once. In cases of intraocular injections, claims can be made up to twice.

Knee osteoarthritis is reimbursed on an actual expense basis up to 1.2 million KRW per knee. Examination fees, medical fees, and surgery costs are supported for diseases meeting the health insurance benefit criteria for 'artificial joint replacement surgery.'

The eligible recipients are beneficiaries under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act and the near-poverty class. After submitting the required documents to the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center or the local community service center, surgery must be performed within three months once eligibility is confirmed.

Medical expense support is provided in cooperation with the Korea Blindness Prevention Foundation and the Elderly Medical Sharing Foundation. However, non-covered items such as nursing care fees and premium hospital room charges are excluded, and duplicate receipt with actual expense insurance benefits is not allowed. Support is provided until the budget is exhausted, and proxy applications through family members are also possible.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "I hope this helps seniors who cannot undergo surgery due to financial burdens despite their health issues," and added, "We will carefully consider necessary measures to support a healthy and vibrant old age."

For more details, please contact the Health Management Division of the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center.

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