When it is difficult to move due to injuries to legs, ankles, knees, etc. If a wheelchair is available, both the injured person and the person taking care of it will have less strength. Many of you will be there. Korea provides a benefit of free rental of a wheelchair for these people, so let’s find out how to use it and how to rent a wheelchair for a fee without receiving these benefits.
How to rent a wheelchair for free
If you need a wheelchair due to a temporary injury due to unexpected circumstances, renting a wheelchair will be more efficient than buying one. Here are 3 ways to use your wheelchair for free 휠체어 무료 대여
(1) Local public health center 좋은뉴스
It is to inquire and see if there is a free wheelchair rental business in the area where I live.
(2) Jurisdictional community center
The community center is also used by inquiring about the area where you live. Please check the branch that is running a free wheelchair business in the lower part.
(3) National Health Insurance Corporation
In the case of those who are hospitalized at a nursing institution, it is not eligible, and we inform you that subscribers, dependents, and medical benefit recipients enrolled in the National Health Insurance are eligible. In addition, the National Health Insurance Corporation is conducting a business that rents not only wheelchairs but also medical aids such as crutches and walkers free of charge.
º Types of braces available for rental
– In case of wheelchair, it is divided into basic type that can be used by adults and child type. The basic rental period is 2 months, and it can be extended up to 2 times for 1 month each, so you can use it for up to 4 months.
– Walkers and crutches can also be rented for a basic period of 2 months, and can be extended up to 2 times for 1 month each, like a wheelchair, for up to 4 months.
National Health Insurance Service_Loan Aids_Type
National Health Insurance Service _ assistive device rental table
photo of braces
Type of Orthosis
º How to rent a wheelchair
You can apply by visiting the rental branch by bringing the ID of the applicant or the borrower. Reservations can be made by phone before visiting the branch, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance before visiting.
As shown below, you can visit the website of the National Health Insurance Service and check the remaining status of braces in the branch you want to visit, so you can check the braces you need.
National Health Insurance Service_Status of remaining assistive devices by branch
rental branch
Below is a list of branches across the country where wheelchairs can be rented free of charge. Please call the nearest location first and visit.