Suwon Recruiting Users for 2020 'Community Service Investment Voucher' Program

[Suwon Ilbo=Correspondent Seo Dong-young] Suwon City is recruiting users for the 2020 'Community Service Investment Voucher' program.

The Community Service Investment Voucher is a program that provides customized welfare services to welfare service users. Welfare service recipients can select and use services they need.

The services include ▲psychological support for children ▲child vision development support ▲integrated physical and emotional services for infants and young children ▲assistive device rental for people with disabilities ▲customized exercise programs for the elderly ▲customized exercise programs for people with disabilities ▲massage services for visually impaired persons ▲integrated family counseling, and other 8 services.

Households with incomes between 120~170% of the national median household income (varies by service type) can apply, and one person can apply for up to 2 services.

Once selected as a beneficiary, applicants receive a voucher card (National Happiness Card) and can use desired services at 203 service providers registered with the city starting in March by paying a co-payment. Between 50~90% of the service cost is covered through the voucher card.

Applicants must visit their neighborhood administrative welfare center from the 13th to the 23rd (excluding weekends and holidays) and submit required documents including applicant identification, health insurance certificate with the service recipient listed, application form, and supporting documents such as medical opinion or recommendation letter.

Details regarding income standards, eligible age ranges, support rates, and application qualifications for each available service can be found on the city website (http://www.suwon.go.kr) by searching 'voucher' under 'Suwon News→City News'. Residents can also inquire at their neighborhood administrative welfare center.