Support for Newborn Hearing Screening and Hearing Aids

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Support for newborn hearing test costs (national health insurance applicable from October 1, 2018)

Support for the copayment of outpatient screening tests and diagnostic tests

Support for the copayment of outpatient screening tests and diagnostic tests- Category, Screening Test, Diagnostic Test
Category Screening Test Diagnostic Test
Income Criteria Newborns from households with income less than or equal to 180% of median income
(No income criteria for second child or more)		 Newborns from households with income less than or equal to 180% of median income
(No income criteria for second child or more)
Scope of Support
  • Partial copayment support for outpatient newborn hearing screening tests
  • Support only for test fees, consultation fees (doctor's fees) are excluded
  • Support for up to 2 tests
    (In case of retesting following the first test)
  • If you receive a confirmation test for hearing loss after receiving a referral decision as a result of the hearing loss screening test
  • Support provided for the copayment of hearing loss diagnostic tests, regardless of confirmation test results; consultation fees not supported
  • Maximum support limit of 70,000 KRW
Important Notes

Support only for tests conducted within 28 days of birth
* Even after 28 days, if it is covered by national health insurance, support is available for screening tests

Supported Tests: AAOE (Automated Otoacoustic Emissions), AABR (Automated Auditory Brainstem Response)

 Support regardless of results for detailed examinations following a retest decision in screening tests
The inclusion of ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) test or ASSR (Auditory Steady-State Response) test is mandatory for approval.
Required Documents
  • Test receipt
  • Detailed test fee statement
  • Screening or diagnostic test results
  • Copies of resident registration and national health insurance card (Submission can be omitted if agreed to verify through administrative information sharing)
  • National health insurance payment confirmation (for both spouses if dual-income)
  • Copy of bankbook for deposit account
  • (For those on leave) One copy of leave of absence certificate (For paid leave, submit last month's salary statement additionally)
  • (If necessary) family relationship certificate, salary statement, proof of dual-income relief (business registration, appointment certificate, contract, proof of contract performance, etc.), one copy of each.
Application Period Within 1 year from the date of birth
Application Method Apply by visiting the local public health center (+82-2-860-2275, 3274)

Hearing-impaired Child Hearing Aid Support

2023 Household Size and Enrollment Type Based Income Eligibility Table (up to 180% Median Income)

Income Determination Criteria - Information is provided in the order of household size, employed insured, community insured, and mixed insured.
Number of Household Members Employment Community Mixed
2 people 222,624 187,378 226,361
3 people 284,769 264,991 291,898
4 people 346,067 335,569 359,887
5 people 434,962 436,179 476,875
6 people 476,875 481,248 521,613

강조National health insurance copayment: Excludes long-term care insurance premiums for the elderly.

강조Hearing Aid Support for Hearing-Impaired Children based on Previous Month's National Health Insurance Copayment as of the Application Date

Eligibility

  • Hearing-impaired infants under the age of 3 years (under 36 months) from households with a median income below 180%. Unconditional support for households with more than two children, regardless of income level
  • Those with bilateral hearing loss, and whose better-hearing ear's average threshold does not qualify for a hearing disability rating within the 40-59 dB range (excluding those who have received a disability grade)

Support Details

  • One hearing aid per infant (up to a limit of 1,310,000 KRW)
  • At least two Auditory Brainstem Response tests (ABR) or Auditory Steady-State Response tests (ASSR) must be conducted at tertiary-level hospitals, with a minimum interval of one month between them (ABR must be included)
  • Approval only for cases where the difference between the best and most recent test results in the better-hearing ear is within 10 dB
  • The average threshold of the better result among the two tests will be used as the standard
  • Hearing aids should be purchased, fitted, and checked at the prescribing hospital (exceptions must be noted in the inspection confirmation section)
  • Inspection confirmation will be issued at least one month after the purchase date and upon verification of improved hearing while wearing the aid
  • Support is available for hearing aids purchased within six months before or after the health center application date

Required Documents

  • Mother's identification card
  • Hearing aid application form (to be completed upon visiting the public health center)
  • One copy each of the infant's hearing aid prescription, hearing test results, and hospital medical records
  • Copy of bankbook
  • Additional documents: Leave of absence certificate (if less than one month, provide national health insurance contribution just before the leave; For paid leave of one month or longer, provide salary statement).

Inquiries

Health Promotion Dept., Guro Public Health Center +82-2-860-2275