Suwon Lowers Barrier for Saebit Dolbom Care Service to Reduce Citizen Burden

Suwon Special City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) will provide temporary out-of-pocket payment support for the Saebit Dolbom (Anyone) care service until December 31 for citizens whose household income exceeds 120% but does not exceed 150% of the median income standard, to reduce the financial burden of those concerned about using care services.

The target beneficiaries are citizens whose household income exceeds 120% but does not exceed 150% of the median income standard while meeting the eligibility criteria for providing Saebit Dolbom (Anyone) service. The support will apply to new applicants from August 13 onwards, with approximately 220 people expected to benefit.

Currently, Saebit Dolbom (Anyone) provides full service cost coverage for citizens whose household income is 120% of the median income standard or below. Citizens whose household income exceeds 120% but does not exceed 150% of the median income standard receive 50% of the service cost covered, with the remaining 50% covered by themselves.

During the temporary support period, Suwon City will additionally cover the out-of-pocket costs previously borne by citizens whose household income exceeds 120% but does not exceed 150% of the median income standard. Supported citizens can use the Saebit Dolbom (Anyone) service at no cost within an annual usage limit of 1.5 million won per person.

Saebit Dolbom (Anyone) is a project that provides customized care services to citizens in need of care, including living assistance, accompaniment support, residential safety, meal assistance, temporary protection, rehabilitation care, and psychological counseling.

A Suwon City official stated, "We hope that this temporary out-of-pocket payment support will help citizens who need care but hesitated to use the service due to financial burden," and added, "We will do our best to improve access to care and support citizens' living stability and recovery of the livelihood economy."