Hello everyone~
Dear Korean international students, are you paying the National Health Insurance premium every month? Then, what benefits can you receive through National Health Insurance? One of the most important benefits is that you can receive a free health checkup every two years. So today, I will share my experience of having a health checkup~
You must make a reservation at a hospital or health screening center in advance to receive a health checkup. You should call the hospital in advance to confirm whether you are eligible for a free health checkup. Generally, people born in odd years can receive a free health checkup in odd years, and people born in even years can receive a free health checkup in even years. After confirming, visit the screening center on the date and time you made your reservation. After presenting your ID and completing the registration, you will be guided through the screening process and order.
Before the full checkup, you will also change into comfortable checkup clothes. The first step of the physical examination is to measure your height, weight, and blood pressure. Vision and hearing tests may also be included, and blood will be drawn for blood and urine tests. After the checkup is completed, you can choose a method of notification (email, etc.) to receive the results later~
National health insurance allows you to receive basic treatment and examinations for free, but if you want in-depth additional examinations, you will have to pay more. However, since national health insurance is applied, you can receive additional examinations at a discounted price compared to general hospitals! Since you can receive support through health insurance, you can receive examinations relatively cheaply. Therefore, if there are additional examinations that are necessary, it is recommended to check the cost and insurance coverage in advance. 😊
Everyone, when you study abroad, your health is the most important. When you live in an unfamiliar environment, your body can easily get tired, so make sure to get a health checkup!
You need a healthy body to be able to continue your studies successfully! 😊💪
Stay healthy~
