FAQ 49Operator answerPosted Oct 5, 2026
I don't have health insurance, so I need surgery. Is there no way?
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There is the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Medical Support Program for Foreign Workers, etc.'
Foreign workers who have difficulty receiving support through health insurance, medical benefits, or industrial accident insurance, as well as some family members (spouses and children under 18), may be eligible.
The worker should check their stay in Korea (over 90 days), whether they have been ill in Korea, work history, etc., and separately ask the hospital reception for their spouse and children about their conditions and supporting documents.
Hospitalization and surgery (including same-day outpatient surgeries) may be eligible for support, but there are exclusionary costs and limits, so it cannot be said that only 10% of the total hospital expenses are covered.
General outpatient care is generally not supported.
Before surgery, check the support items and estimated out-of-pocket costs at the hospital counter.
Staff wrote this post from the guide. Sources and the date checked are in the guide.
Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.