Yangcheon-gu Supports Accident Insurance for 800 Disabled Youths... Coverage Up to 10 Million Won

Support for Hospitalization Fees and More for Over 800 Disabled Youth Aged 9 to Under 24 Living Locally
Apply at Local Community Centers from April 1 to 18

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it will operate the "Group Accident Insurance Enrollment Support Project," which aims to alleviate the economic burden caused by various unexpected accidents and ensure stable living for about 800 disabled youth in the area.

First implemented nationwide by the district in 2021, this project supports the activation of social participation and safe daily life for disabled youth in their growth phase who are highly active, and further helps families lead happy lives. To date, a cumulative total of 1,260 disabled youth have enrolled in the insurance.

The eligible applicants are registered disabled persons residing in the area who are between 9 and under 24 years old as of the insurance enrollment date (May 3, 2024) (born between May 4, 1999, and May 3, 2015). The district covers the full insurance premium, and coverage for injuries during the enrollment period overlaps with other insurances, but eligibility is lost if the individual moves to another region.

The insurance period is one year, from May 3, 2024, to May 3, 2025.

The coverage includes ▲ up to 10 million KRW in case of death due to injury ▲ from a minimum of 300,000 KRW to a maximum of 10 million KRW for permanent disability caused by injury ▲ 20,000 KRW per day for hospitalization due to injury (up to 180 days) ▲ 100,000 KRW for fracture consolation money. However, according to relevant laws, intellectual, autistic, mental, brain lesion, epilepsy disabilities, and registered disabled persons under 15 years old are excluded from death coverage due to injury.

Those wishing to enroll can apply by visiting their local community service center from April 1 to April 18.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, "We support group accident insurance enrollment so that disabled youth can freely participate in various social activities without restrictions, and we ask for your interest and applications." He added, "We will continue to develop and implement detailed support measures so that our youth can grow up healthily."

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