From Now On, ID Required When Visiting the Hospital https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20240516_0002736639&cID=10201&pID=10200 Starting yesterday, you must bring an ID, such as a resident registration card, when receiving medical treatment at hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Until now, you could receive treatment with just your name or resident registration number, but from now on, patient identification procedures will be strengthened. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service, the 'Enhanced Patient Identification System' will be implemented from today. Cases of fraudulent health insurance claims using other people's identities have been occurring continuously, prompting measures to prevent this. The aim is also to prevent financial leaks in the health insurance system and to curb the misuse of drugs and narcotics using others' identification documents. https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0020117590&code=61121111&cp=nv From now on, to receive medical treatment covered by health insurance, you must bring an ID that can verify your identity, such as a resident registration card or driver's license. Accepted IDs also include the health insurance card, passport, national veteran registration card, disability registration card, alien registration card, and permanent resident card. The ID must be issued by an administrative or public institution, include a photo, and contain a resident registration number or alien registration number to verify your identity. Copies of IDs will not be accepted. Electronic signature certificates such as joint certificates, financial certificates, Digital One Pass, and simple authentication, as well as identity verification services from telecommunications companies, credit card companies, and banks, will also be accepted. Additionally, presenting a mobile health insurance card or QR code will conveniently enable identity verification. https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25250497 If you do not bring an ID, health insurance will not be applied, and the patient will have to bear the full cost of treatment. However, if you bring your ID, receipt, and other required documents within 14 days, the cost will be adjusted to reflect the health insurance coverage. Individuals under 19 years old or those who have had their identity verified within the past six months at the same medical institution are exempt from this requirement. Identity verification is also not needed when purchasing medication with a prescription at a pharmacy, for referrals and transfers, for emergency patients, for those with mobility difficulties, for patients with severe disabilities, for long-term care patients, and for pregnant women. https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0020117590&code=61121111&cp=nv Medical institutions that fail to verify the patient's identity and health insurance eligibility will be fined up to 1 million won. However, if the institution has attempted verification but did not recognize the use of someone else’s ID, the fine and recovery of undue benefits may be waived. Using health insurance fraudulently can result in imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won for both the person who lent the ID and the person who used it. Therefore, always have your ID with you when heading to the hospital. It ensures a smooth process and compliance with the latest healthcare regulations. Therefore, don't forget to bring your ID when you need to go to the hospital. #HealthInsurance #IdentityVerification #MedicalPolicy #PatientIdentification #HealthcareReform #본인인증 #MedicalRegulations #HealthSecurity #PatientSafety #HealthcareSystem #외국인등록증 All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
