POSTECH International Relations
The National health Insurance System is one of the social insurance schemes that provides benefits for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment etc.
of possible diseases and injuries for the purpose of improving citizens’ health and promoting social security.
Pursuant to the Korean National Health Insurance (NHI) Law and Regulations, all international students, including exchange students,
who plan to stay in Korea for more than three months, are required to enroll in the nation-wide mandatory insurance plan at their own expenses from March 1, 2021.
| Visa Type | Date of eligibility acquisition |
|---|---|
| D-2
Student Visa (Full time degree/ |
|
| F-4
Overseas Korean Visa |
Date of school entrance after arrival in Korea (Enrollment certificate required) |
NHI subscribes are required to make a partial payment at the point of receiving services, and the National Health Insurance Service will pay the res to the providers
※ 20% of the medical expenses is required for inpatient services, and 30-60% for outpatient services.
※ Please not that the above apply only to covered services and one must pay the full price for non-covered services
NHI subscribes are required to make a partial payment at the point of receiving services, and the National Health Insurance Service will pay the res to the providers
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National Health Insurance System(NHIS)
Pohang Southern branch of the National Health Insurance Service