Goseong County Supports Preconception Health Screening Costs... The First Step Toward a Healthy Pregnancy

The Goseong County Public Health Center in Gangwon Province has been implementing the "Preconception Health Screening Support Program" for men and women of reproductive age (20 to 49 years old) since April last year. The program aims to help individuals check their health status in advance and systematically manage it to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.

Aerial view of Goseong County Office. Provided by Goseong County

The purpose of this program is to support the cost of essential fertility tests for all men and women of reproductive age who wish to conceive. By doing so, it seeks to identify and address health risk factors that could affect pregnancy at an early stage.

To participate, individuals must apply online (via the e-Health Center) or by visiting the public health center to receive a test referral form. The tests are then conducted at designated medical institutions participating in the program. Afterward, the test fees are reimbursed through a claim process with the public health center.

The support amount is up to 130,000 won for women and up to 50,000 won for men, with a maximum of three reimbursements per person over their lifetime.

An official from the Goseong County Public Health Center stated, "Checking your health status before pregnancy is the most important first step toward a healthy pregnancy and childbirth," and added, "We hope for the active interest and participation of county residents who are planning to conceive."

Meanwhile, Goseong County provided support for a total of 24 cases (17 women and 7 men) last year, and a total of 79 cases (56 women and 23 men) as of the end of November this year.

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