Free fall-injury treatment costs for 570,000 vulnerable older people and free dementia liability insurance for 80,000 vulnerable people — for two years from Q1 2027
Source material is a Korean government announcement (in Korean).
For two years from the first quarter of 2027, 570,000 vulnerable older people receiving the Customized Care Service for Older People will receive fall-injury treatment costs and other support, and about 80,000 vulnerable people with dementia will receive dementia liability insurance, free of charge.
Key facts
| Fall and healthcare recipients | 570,000 vulnerable people aged 65 or older, linked to the Customized Care Service for Older People |
|---|---|
| Dementia insurance recipients | About 80,000 vulnerable people among dementia patients (selected considering income level, etc.) |
| Project size | 10.5 billion won in total (using 9.6 billion won from the insurance industry's mutual growth fund) |
| Period | Two years, from the first quarter of 2027 through 2028 |
| Claiming fall treatment costs | Apply to the Comprehensive Support Center for Older People Living Alone with a medical certificate and receipts (a life support worker can apply on the person's behalf) |
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Korea's Financial Services Commission and Ministry of Health and Welfare signed a business agreement with the insurance industry and others on a 'Comprehensive Support Project for Vulnerable Seniors'. In connection with the Customized Care Service for Older People (노인맞춤돌봄서비스), 570,000 vulnerable people aged 65 or older will receive fall-injury treatment costs, customised financial education, healthcare and health management programmes, and about 80,000 vulnerable people among dementia patients will receive dementia liability insurance free of charge. The total project size is 10.5 billion won (using 9.6 billion won from the insurance industry's mutual growth fund); after the detailed plan and contractors are finalised in the fourth quarter of this year, it will run for two years from the first quarter of 2027 through 2028.
Summaries below are factual notes based on government announcements and primary sources — not evaluations or opinions.
FAQ
How do I claim fall-injury treatment costs?
The older person who received treatment obtains a medical certificate and receipts and applies for payment to the Comprehensive Support Center for Older People Living Alone; the assigned life support worker can also apply on their behalf. Treatment and recovery costs are paid at different levels depending on the degree of physical injury.
What does dementia liability insurance cover?
It is insurance that compensates for damage when an older person with dementia unintentionally causes bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Family members, guardians and others can apply for insurance payouts through a dedicated call centre to be set up later.