Gijang County in Busan Recognized as ‘Outstanding Local Government’ by National Health Insurance Service

Recognized for Achievements in Health Insurance Premium Support for Low-Income Residents
Leading Efforts to Address Welfare Blind Spots

Gijang County (Mayor Jung Jongbok) was recently selected as an 'Outstanding Institution for National Health Insurance Premium Support' and received a plaque of appreciation from the National Health Insurance Service.

Noh Youngjin, Director of the National Health Insurance Service Gijang Branch (left), is presenting a plaque of appreciation to Jung Jongbok, Mayor of Gijang County. Provided by Gijang County

This award recognizes Gijang County's proactive efforts in implementing health insurance premium support programs for low-income residents, which have contributed to addressing welfare blind spots and safeguarding the health rights of local residents.

Since enacting the 'Ordinance on Support for Health Insurance Premiums and Long-term Care Insurance Premiums for Low-Income Residents of Gijang County' in 2007, the county has continuously implemented support policies for residents facing financial difficulties in paying their health insurance premiums.

As of this year, the county is providing a total of 220 million won in health insurance premium support to approximately 3,000 households, including seniors, people with disabilities, and single-parent families. Amid worsening living conditions due to the recent economic downturn and rising prices, this program is recognized as playing a significant role in improving medical accessibility and quality of life for local residents.

Mayor Jung Jongbok stated, "This award is the result of prioritizing the health rights of our residents in our welfare policies," and added, "We will continue to strengthen our comprehensive welfare safety net to create a warm and inclusive Gijang County with no blind spots."

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