Let’s find out about the obvious benefits and policies that lose a few million won if you don’t know the summary of benefits over the age of 65. Please read it carefully and inform your parents, family relatives, and the elderly around you.
While many of you may already be aware of some of the benefits, there are definitely benefits you may be missing out on. Here is a list of benefits for those over 65.
Benefits over 65 years of age
Find the location of the nearest public health center Go to 65세 이상 혜택
1. Basic old-age pension
Age 65 or older: KRW 253,750 pension payment
Those aged 65 or older and in the bottom 70% of the income bracket: up to KRW 307,500
The basic old-age pension is a basic pension that anyone over the age of 65 can receive. The amount is also adjusted every year to reflect the inflation rate, so be sure to take care of it. 좋은뉴스
To apply, visit the local community center or branch of the Pension Management Corporation.
2. Free dementia checkup + maintenance fee support
You can receive dementia screening and treatment through a free 3-step examination, and support for medical expenses and medicines.
60+
120% or less of standard median income
※ Standard median income: median of average national household income
Inquiries: Public Health Center Dementia Relief Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare Counseling Center 129
3. Free eye examination (elderly blindness prevention management project)
Provides free eye exams for low-income seniors. Various diseases caused by presbyopia can be prevented at an early stage, and it helps treat cataracts, poor eyesight, and blindness.
60+
Priority for ophthalmology vulnerable areas and low-income groups
Contact the local public health center
Use the link below to find the nearest public health center location in your area. If you want to receive an eye examination, artificial joint surgery, or flu vaccination, please check the location of the public health center before visiting.
4. Benefits of artificial joint surgery support
This is a system that partially subsidizes the cost of artificial joint surgery for the elderly. You can see it as a welfare for the elderly who have difficulty moving due to poor knees.
60+
For basic livelihood security recipients, the next upper class, and single-parent families
Contact the local public health center
5. Free flu vaccination (twice a year)
In winter, many elderly people die from the flu. In order to prevent such unfortunate incidents, vaccination is provided free of charge.
65+
twice a year
Initiation of age-appropriate sequential vaccination during flu season
Contact the local public health center
6. Outpatient medical fee flat rate
Medical expenses are subsidized for the elderly who require frequent outpatient treatment.
65+
Pay only 10% of medical expenses
Support for dispensing at clinic-level outpatient care and pharmacy
7. 70% discount on implants
For the elderly, a portion of the cost of implant surgery is subsidized for up to two implants per person for a lifetime. (Sorry, not fully funded)
65+
10% to 30% support depending on whether you are eligible for health insurance and the next highest income bracket
Elderly people who have received partial dentures can also benefit, so don’t miss it if you have bad teeth.
8. Elderly Care Services
We operate a care service system for the elderly with low income.
Ages 65 and older can apply
160% or less of the income standard
Up to 3 hours per day
9. Long-term care insurance for the elderly
Anyone who has been recognized for long-term care can receive long-term care insurance services for the elderly regardless of income.
Those aged 65 or older can apply (Even if they are under 65 years of age, elderly people who are suffering from geriatric diseases and receive treatment for more than 6 months and have difficulty living can apply)
Certification after applying for long-term care certification to the Health Insurance Corporation
Assistance for nursing facilities, home care services, and welfare products
10. Senior job support
We support jobs to help the elderly earn income. Priority is given to those with poor income conditions.
Ages 60 to 65 can apply
Apply and receive at the local community center
You can find the nearest community center on the My Home website hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Those who wish to support jobs for the elderly and preferentially supply rental housing for the elderly, please check through the link below.
11. Free subway and train rides
You can use the subway and trains 100% free of charge. However, you can receive a 30% discount on railways such as Saemaeul and Mugunghwa.
12. Tax-free savings account for those aged 65 or older
You can sign up for a tax-free comprehensive savings account.
Available for ages 65 and older
Full tax exemption up to KRW 50 million per account per person
13. Priority supply of rental housing
In order to stabilize the residential space for the elderly, priority is given to supplying rental housing.
Available for ages 65 and older
homeless
14. Free viewing and admission to performances
National parks, museums, palaces, and the Gugak Center are all free of charge. In addition to this, discounts are provided at concert halls operated by the government.
In addition to this, benefits for the elderly are gradually increasing. Benefits include hearing aid assistance, discounts on flights and ferries, and more. As we are gradually moving towards an aging society, I hope that there will be more seats for the elderly.