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MOHW Confirms NHIS Rate Adjustment for 2026: What Foreign Residents Need to Know

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MOHW Confirms NHIS Rate Adjustment for 2026: What Foreign Residents Need to Know

The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has officially confirmed adjustments to the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) rates for 2026, a development that directly impacts foreign residents in Korea.

Family visa NHIS waiting period exemption: who qualifies, what it covers and how to enroll

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Family visa NHIS waiting period exemption: who qualifies, what it covers and how to enroll

Family visa NHIS waiting period exemption can allow a foreign spouse or dependent to begin using National Health Insurance benefits immediately after proper enrollment instead of serving a standard waiting period. The waiting period exists to prevent backdating of coverage for new enrollees, but the exemption is designed for certain family relationships and visa situations.