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Module 7 · Video 2 · 1:28
Bueong… what if I get sick here? Hospitals must be so expensive.
Good news: as an international student,
you're part of Korea's National Health Insurance.
With it, you pay only part of the bill at hospitals and pharmacies.
Insurance covers the rest.
Students on D-2 and D-4 visas get a fifty percent reduction.
That's about seventy-nine thousand won a month.
About seventy-nine thousand… okay, I can plan for that.
When your coverage starts depends on your visa and program,
so check your school's guide.
If there's a gap before you're covered,
ask your school about other insurance options.
And pay every month.
If you fall behind, you can't use your insurance until you've paid in full.
So no skipping payments. Got it.
At the hospital, bring your Alien Registration Card or passport.
After you see a doctor, take your prescription to a pharmacy.
Let's check: what happens if you stop paying your premium?
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