Table 1 Representative programs of the Korean Health Security System
Criteria | NHIa) | MAb) |
|---|---|---|
System | Social insurance | Public assistance (type 1, type 2) |
Subject | All people except those with MA (Mandatory subscription) | Selected people having difficult living |
Finance method | Premiums and treasury | Tax |
Operation & management | Nation & public corporation | National & local governments |
Insurance premium burden | Based on income level | No premium |
Insurance benefits | Uniform | Vary |
Population (2020) | 97.2% | 2.8% |
Copayment | ||
 Admission | 20% of total medical expenses | None |
 OPD | 60% ~ 30% of total medical expenses | Approximately $ 0.95 ~ $ 1.93 type 1: 5% of special equipment service fee type 2: 15% of special equipment service fee & 15% of medical benefit costs when using secondary or tertiary medical institutions |