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Foreigners employed by a company that hires more than 5 employees are entitled to Workplace Medical Insurance. Spouses and children are also covered by this insurance. The employer should enroll them in a medical insurance program. Foreign employees are advised to confirm enrollment. Community Medical Insurance is only for the people who are not entitled to Workplace Medical Insurance.
 
Necessary Conditions
 
Foreigners who fall in the categories below can apply for Workplace Medical Insurance or Community Medical Insurance.
 
* Foreigners who reside in Korea permanently with an F-2 visa
* Native citizens' foreign spouses and their children with an F-1 visa
* Foreigners who sojourn for a year or more with D-1, D-2, D-4, D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, D-9, E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5, E-7, E-8 or F-4 visas and their children with an F-3 visa who are single and under 20 years of age.
 
Required Documents for Application for Community Medical Insurance
 
Alien Registration Certificate, a certificate of current employment or an employment contract.
 
* Foreigners who have an F-1 or F-3 visa : a certificate which can prove the family relation.
 
Where to Apply
  You can get more information from the Head Office of the National Health Insurance Corporation
(Tel. 3270-9102).
 
* Branch offices:
Branch office Tel
Seoul Central Branch
Songdong Kwangjin Branch
Tongdaemun Chungnang Branch
Songbuk Kangbuk Branch
Tobong Nowon Branch
Sodaemun Unpyong Branch
Yangchon Kangso Branch
Kuro Kumchon Branch
Tongjak Kwanak Branch
Socho Kangnam Branch
Songpa Kangdong Branch
778-0224
454-2548
921-0152
943-1011
937-0684
323-0274
2647-5599
2634-1421
837-9801
565-4271
424-3227
 
 
 
 
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