"Incontinence Medical Expenses Supported by District Office"... Seongbuk-gu Implements Program First Among Districts

Selected for Ministry of Health and Welfare Program
Up to 1 Million Won Annual Out-of-Pocket Support for Low-Income Residents

Seongbuk-gu in Seoul will provide medical expense support to low-income seniors aged 60 and above who have been diagnosed with incontinence.

This initiative was selected through the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 'Incontinence Treatment Support Program' competition, making Seongbuk-gu the only district among Seoul's autonomous districts to implement the program for the first time. The district aims to improve the quality of life for seniors and support their healthy aging through this project. Incontinence is a condition that can lead to a decline in quality of life and urinary tract diseases, making early diagnosis and treatment essential.

Incontinence Treatment Support Program Notice. Provided by Seongbuk-gu.

The program is available to basic livelihood security recipients, people in the near-poverty group, and single-parent family support recipients who are registered residents of Seongbuk-gu and are aged 60 or older. Those who have been diagnosed with incontinence and incurred medical expenses after January 2025 can receive support for out-of-pocket expenses, up to a limit of 1 million won per year. However, non-covered items such as caregiver fees, premium ward charges, and certificate issuance fees are excluded. Double support is not allowed with indemnity insurance payments or similar assistance from other organizations.

Applicants should bring the required documents, including an ID card and an incontinence diagnosis certificate (including the disease code), to the Seongbuk-gu Health Center. For further details, contact the Health Management Division of Seongbuk-gu Health Center at 02-2241-6132.

Lee Seungro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, "Incontinence is a significant condition that affects not only physical comfort but also social activities," adding, "We will do our best through this treatment support program to ensure that seniors can receive early treatment and enjoy a healthy and vibrant later life."