Cost & Insurance
Q. Is private health insurance applicable?
A.
Some private insurance plans cover Korean medicine treatment — check your policy.
📝 Detailed Answer
Private health insurance and Korean medicine: ① newer plans (post-2009): generally cover acupuncture/cupping/moxibustion (with some restrictions), ② Korean medicine outpatient daily limits: 50,000–250,000 KRW depending on plan, ③ herbal medicine: usually non-covered (some plans cover insurance-eligible herbal medicines), ④ Chuna: covered if prescribed for musculoskeletal diagnosis. Bring receipt and statement of fees for insurance reimbursement. Confirm coverage with your insurance company beforehand.
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