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Youโre automatically registered if you are:
Employed in Korea
A student with an ARC (Alien Registration Card)
If not registered automatically,
visit your nearest NHIS office with:
ARC
Passport
Proof of residence
Employment or student certificate
A physical insurance card may be mailed to your address
You can also request a digital insurance certificate via the NHIS website or mobile app
Choose hospitals or clinics that accept NHIS (๊ตญ๋ฏผ๊ฑด๊ฐ๋ณดํ)
Present your ARC or insurance card at reception
Pay only 30โ50% of the total cost (NHIS covers the rest)
After seeing the doctor, youโll receive a prescription
Go to a pharmacy (์ฝ๊ตญ) to purchase medicine
NHIS will partially cover the cost of medications as well
If you have income, your fee is based on income level
If you donโt have income, a fixed rate applies
Payments are usually auto-debited from your bank account
You can check your monthly bill on the NHIS website
Public hospitals are generally cheaper
Many university hospitals accept NHIS
Call 1577-1000 for English support
Visitย www.nhis.or.krย for official info
Outpatient and inpatient care
Surgery and emergency services
Partial dental care
Free or discounted vaccinations and health checkups
๐Stay Healthy in Korea!With NHIS, you can receive quality healthcare without worrying about high costs.Donโt hesitate to visit a doctor when you need care.
A simple guide to help foreigners access affordable healthcare in Korea
๐ Step 1: Register for Health Insurance
Youโre automatically registered if you are:
Employed in Korea
A student with an ARC (Alien Registration Card)
If not registered automatically,
visit your nearest NHIS office with:
ARC
Passport
Proof of residence
Employment or student certificate
๐ Step 2: Get Your Insurance Card
A physical insurance card may be mailed to your address
You can also request a digital insurance certificate via the NHIS website or mobile app
๐ฅ Step 3: Visit a Clinic or Hospital
Choose hospitals or clinics that accept NHIS (๊ตญ๋ฏผ๊ฑด๊ฐ๋ณดํ)
Present your ARC or insurance card at reception
Pay only 30โ50% of the total cost (NHIS covers the rest)
๐ Step 4: Prescription & Medication
After seeing the doctor, youโll receive a prescription
Go to a pharmacy (์ฝ๊ตญ) to purchase medicine
NHIS will partially cover the cost of medications as well
๐ธ Step 5: Monthly Contributions
If you have income, your fee is based on income level
If you donโt have income, a fixed rate applies
Payments are usually auto-debited from your bank account
You can check your monthly bill on the NHIS website
โ๏ธ Tips for Using NHIS
Public hospitals are generally cheaper
Many university hospitals accept NHIS
Call 1577-1000 for English support
Visitย www.nhis.or.krย for official info
๐งพ Whatโs Covered by NHIS?
Outpatient and inpatient care
Surgery and emergency services
Partial dental care
Free or discounted vaccinations and health checkups