National Health Insurance VS Traveler's Insurance
| National Health Insurance | Traveler's Insurance | |
|---|---|---|
| Who to join |
Recommended for those who have spouse/dependent(s) Those who need frequent medical services Those who have family members with chronic disease (hyper-tension, diabetes, cardiac, kidney diseases) ※Paid per household regardless of the number of family members |
Foreigners during stay in Korea Those who do not need frequent medical services |
| When to join | The initial date of entrance in Korea | At all times |
| Fee | KRW 373,800 per a year |
Varies among insurance companies/programs (about KRW 120,000 a year) |
| When to pay | Paid three months in advance | Paid a year in advance(usually) |
| Termination | Not available until leaving Korea | At any time/upon your request |
| Benefit | Patient's charge standing after every diagnosis/treatment |
Payment of actual expense available depending on program ※Please ask insurance managers of details |
| Where to ask |
Website: http://www.nhi.or.kr Customer Ctr.☎1577-1000 Gwangju-North Div. ☎062-609-0120 |
Make inquiries at each insurance company |
Medicare Center (http://health.jnu.ac.kr)
General Medical Support
- A. Equipped with diagnosis room, oral health room, medicine room, clinical lab/inspection room, X-ray room, dental unit and other medical equipment e.g. automatic analysis system, diagnosis available everyday by full-time doctors
- B. Opening hours: Mon - Fri (including vacation periods)
- C. Prescription: You can ask for a prescription from doctor in charge if you need further medical assistance (not available for medical certificates)
- D. Inquiries: Medicare Center ☎062-530-3600~11
Dental Support
- A. Available support: scaling, oral inspection, general support (except for pull-out, dental prosthesis, nerval treatment)
- B. Opening hours
- Scaling: Mon - Fri (including vacation periods, reservation needed)
- Cavity treatment: available at CNU Dental Hospital by dental doctors every Wednesday
- C. How to use: Make reservation → Visit dental center (pre-payment required for scaling)
- D. Inquiries: Dental Center in Medicare Center ☎062-530-3600~9
Free Dental Care (treated by Bridge Medical Association)
- A. Reservation
- CNU: Sohyun Bae (☎062-530-1268)
- BMA: David Han (☎010-8419-1175 / 062-269-0705)
- B. Dental Treatment
- Date: Every Sunday p.m. 2~5 (except for 1st Sunday of Month)
- Place: 3rd Floor, ENM Building
Medical Check
- A. Various medical checks available of new incoming students, current enrolled students, dormitory residents, exchange students
- B. Areas of check: Chest X-ray, B-type hepatitis antigen/antibody substance test, anemia test, urine test, BMI measurement, blood pressure measurement, oral inspection, eyesight measurement
- C. Result Check: You can check the result for your medical check on CNU portal site by yourself.
- D. Inquiries: Medicare Center ☎062-530-3600~9
Pharmacy
- A. It is located on the 1st floor of Medicare Center and provides various services such as preparation upon prescription, counseling regarding taking medicine, selling general medicine, medication for free, lending first-aid kit.
- B. Inquiries: Pharmacy in Medicare Center ☎062-530-3611