Manual therapy moves to managed benefit pricing on 1 July — one session standardized at 43,850 won
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
From 1 July 2026, managed benefit (관리급여) applies to manual therapy (도수치료), so a session is standardized at 43,850 won and the patient co-payment rate is 95%.
Key facts
| Start date | 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Standard price | 43,850 won per session |
| Co-payment rate | 95% |
| Sessions allowed | 2 a week and 15 a year (up to 24 a year in exceptional cases) |
| Not covered | Manual therapy for personal reasons such as recovering from fatigue or correcting body shape (paid in full by the patient) |
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare starts managed benefit (관리급여) coverage for manual therapy (도수치료) on 1 July. The cost of manual therapy, which differed from one medical institution to another (about 110,000 won per session on average), will be standardized at 43,850 won per session, and the patient co-payment rate is 95%. Up to 2 sessions a week and 15 a year in total are allowed. Where surgery, a fracture or a similar cause has left clear joint contracture or stiffness, a doctor may approve up to 24 sessions a year.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
How much will manual therapy cost?
From 1 July 2026 it is standardized at 43,850 won per session, and the patient co-payment rate is 95%.
How many sessions can I have?
Up to 2 sessions a week and 15 a year in total are allowed. Where surgery, a fracture or a similar cause has left clear joint contracture or stiffness, a doctor may approve up to 24 sessions a year based on their medical judgement.
Does this apply to all manual therapy?
No. Manual therapy for personal reasons, such as recovering from fatigue or correcting body shape, is not covered by health insurance or indemnity insurance and you pay for it in full.