President Moon Jae-in said the government will continue and accelerate its efforts to further broaden the NHI coverage in 2022 as in this year.

Moon also stated that 37 million people in Korea were able to save a total of 9.2 trillion won in medical costs during the 4 years since Mooncare was implemented.

Also, he personally announced that insurance benefits on thyroid and sinus ultrasounds will be applied in Q4 of this year, which is earlier than planned, and NHI coverage will be extended to severe heart diseases, psoriasis, and root canal treatment by next year.

The news was announced by President Moon at the ‘Performance review meeting for the 4th anniversary of Moonc