‖ Up to KRW 500,000 per household for 290 couples with income at or below 150% of the national median

‖ Support for infertility diagnostic testing and treatment, along with psychological counseling and accurate information

□ KoPHWA(President Dr. Lee Sam-sik) announced its 2026 Medical Expense Support Program for Infertile Couples.

○ Since 2023, KoPHWA has supported couples experiencing infertility in response to rising ages of marriage & childbirth and the increasing number of infertility diagnoses and treatment procedures. The program aims to reduce the financial burden of infertility diagnostic testing and treatment to help couples achieve healthy pregnancies.

○ Under the 2026 program, 290 eligible households will receive a one-time reimbursement of up to KRW 500,000 per household. Applicants must have a household income at or below 150% of the national median income (based on National Health Insurance contribution criteria). Eligible expenses include non-covered medical costs and statutory co-payments for infertility diagnostic testing and treatment incurred within three months from the month of application.

○ This year, eligibility has been expanded from legally married couples to include couples in de facto (common-law) marriages, helping to reduce medical cost burdens for households previously excluded from institutional support.

○ In addition to financial assistance, recipient households will be offered psychological assessments and counseling services. koko will also carry out awareness initiatives to promote accurate information about infertility and improve public understanding.

□ President Dr. Lee Sam-sik stated, “Through our infertility medical expense support program, we will continue working to ease the financial burden faced by couples experiencing infertility and provide meaningful support to those hoping to achieve pregnancy.”

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Providing Medical Expense Support for Infertile Couples (2026)