Jeollanam-do Takes Action to Address Gaps in Livelihood Recovery Coupon Distribution

Operation of "On-site Facility Visit Application" Program
Targeting 14,831 Residents at 448 Facilities

Promotional Material for On-Site Application of Livelihood Recovery Consumption Coupons. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do will operate an intensive "on-site facility visit application" program from July 28 to August 1 for local residential facilities, in order to address blind spots in the distribution of livelihood recovery consumption coupons for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and people with disabilities.

This initiative will be carried out by having responsible staff visit facilities directly to receive applications and distribute the coupons, targeting elderly and disabled residents who have difficulty visiting local community centers in person.

The targeted facilities include a total of 448 locations for homeless people, the elderly, people with disabilities, people with mental illnesses, and Hansen's disease patients, serving 14,831 individuals. Among them, recipients of basic livelihood benefits will receive consumption coupons worth up to 530,000 to 550,000 won per person.

To ensure smooth implementation, since July 15 Jeollanam-do has provided information about the "on-site application" system and coordinated visit schedules in advance with the relevant facilities, utilizing phone calls, social networking services (SNS), and official documents through welfare departments in 22 cities and counties, as well as local community centers.

Jeong Gwangseon, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeollanam-do, stated, "As these livelihood recovery consumption coupons will provide practical assistance to facility residents, we will make sure that everyone receives the benefits without omission," adding, "If the recipient's registered address is not in the relevant city or county, we will actively guide guardians to apply on their behalf to prevent any omissions in distribution."

Jeollanam-do also plans to ensure thorough management by taking measures so that, for residents who have no guardian or have difficulty using the coupons themselves due to mobility issues, the facility will use the coupons appropriately for them and conduct post-distribution inspections.

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