Korean Health Insurance Bill for Foreigners Explained (건강보험료 고지서)

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세대주 / 가입자sedaejusedaejuHead of household / subscriberThe person the bill is for. Family members registered in the same household are billed together.

관리번호gwanribeonhogwanribeonhoManagement numberYour NHIS number for this bill. Have it ready when you call or pay at a bank.

고지 대상goji daesanggoji daesangMonth coveredThe month the premium is for. For most foreign residents this is NEXT month — see the due date.

건강보험료geongangboheomnyogeongangboheomnyoHealth insurance premiumFor foreigners insured on their own (지역가입자) it is based on income and property, but not less than a set minimum: ₩158,630 a month in 2026 for most foreign residents. International students (D-2, D-4) pay a reduced ₩79,320.

장기요양보험료janggiyoyangboheomnyojanggiyoyangboheomnyoLong-term care premiumCharged together with health insurance: 13.14% of the health premium in 2026 (₩150,000 × 13.14% ≈ ₩19,710).

당월분 보험료 계dangwolbun boheomnyo gyedangwolbun boheomnyo gyeTotal for the monthHealth plus long-term care.

체납 보험료chenap boheomnyochenap boheomnyoUnpaid earlier premiumsPremiums from earlier months not yet paid.

연체금yeonchegeumyeonchegeumLate chargeAdded when a premium is paid late.

납부하실 금액napbuhasil geumaeknapbuhasil geumaekAmount to payThis month’s premium plus any unpaid amounts and late charges.

납부기한napbugihannapbugihanDue dateForeign residents insured on their own pay in advance: the premium for a month is due on the 25th of the month BEFORE. Here the December premium is due on November 25. (Some statuses, such as F-5 and F-6, pay like Korean nationals instead — check the date on your bill.)

가상계좌gasanggyejwagasanggyejwaVirtual accountA bank account number just for your premiums. Transfer the exact amount from any Korean bank.

자동이체jadongichejadongicheAutomatic transferSet up automatic payment so you never miss the 25th. Apply through NHIS or your bank.

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지역가입자jiyeokgaipjajiyeokgaipjaSelf-insured (regional) subscriberInsured on your own, not through a job. You get this bill.

직장가입자jikjanggaipjajikjanggaipjaEmployee subscriberInsured through your job. The premium is taken from your pay, so you get no bill. See payslip.

피부양자pibuyangjapibuyangjaDependantA family member covered under an employee’s insurance.

세대원sedaewonsedaewonHousehold memberA family member on the same bill.

보험료 경감boheomnyo gyeonggamboheomnyo gyeonggamPremium reductionA discount, such as the student reduction.

급여제한geubyeojehangeubyeojehanBenefits suspendedIf premiums are unpaid, NHIS can stop covering hospital costs.

자격득실확인서jagyeokdeuksilhwaginseojagyeokdeuksilhwaginseoCertificate of enrolmentProof of when you were insured. See health insurance certificates.

What to check

Foreign residents are enrolled automatically after 6 months in Korea. International students (D-2, and D-4 at primary, middle and high schools) are enrolled from the day they arrive.
Pay by the 25th of the month before — set up automatic transfer if you can.
Unpaid premiums can stop your hospital cover and can cause problems when you extend your visa.
If you start a job, your employer enrols you and these bills stop — check that the last bill is cancelled.
NHIS foreigner line: 033-811-2000 (English and other languages). General: 1577-1000.

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Official websites

National Health Insurance Service (국민건강보험공단) www.nhis.or.kr

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We check these guides against official sources, but rules and forms change. Last checked October 13, 2026. For your own case, ask the office named on your bill or call the help line listed above.

Health Insurance Bill Explained 건강보험료 고지서

보험료 내역Premiums

납부Payment

Every line, explained

Other words you may see

What to check

Check the numbers

Official websites

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