What If You Had No Caregiver When You Were Sick? Seoul City Hospital Safe Escort Service!

Hello!

Today, I’m here to share some information that may be helpful to you as well.

Please refer to the details below, and if you need help, I recommend making active use of this service :)

'Seoul City Hospital Safe Escort Service'

This is a Seoul City hospital safe escort service for people who are sick and need to go to the hospital but do not have anyone to accompany them.

From departure to the hospital until returning home, an escort manager accompanies the person like a caregiver and provides support during hospital visits, such as reception, payment, and pharmacy visits.

*However, the service is limited to hospitals located in Seoul, and only public transportation such as buses, taxis, and subways may be used.

' Seoul City Hospital Safe Escort Service'

Who is eligible for support?

Not only one-person households, but also households with multiple members can use the service as long as they are citizens who need help.

Even if your registered address is not in Seoul Metropolitan City, any citizen actually residing in Seoul Metropolitan City may use the service.

The service is available when using public transportation or when you can sit in a wheelchair by yourself.

*The escort does not accompany you into your home, and the service is provided outside the home, so please keep this in mind.

Service hours and how to apply

The hours during which you can use the Seoul City Hospital Safe Escort Service are as follows:

Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Weekends: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, only for those with advance reservations

How to apply: You can apply through the call center (1533-1179) or online

Service fee and number of times the service can be used

Fee: KRW 5,000 per hour / KRW 2,500 added for overtime

*Residents of Seoul with income at or below 100% of the median income level (based on resident registration) may use the service free of charge up to 48 times per year.

How to pay the fee: After the service ends, payment can be made by bank transfer / card payment / mobile payment (on-site payment)

*Card payment may not be available in all cases due to the limited number of card terminals.

Number of service uses: Up to 10 times per month / 200 hours per year

*This applies whether the service is paid or free, and for those using the service free of charge because their income is at or below 100% of the median income level, the standard of up to 48 uses per year also applies.

For more detailed information, please refer to the link below! :)