Yongin Expands Support for In Vitro Fertilization Procedures

Yongin City announced on the 12th that it will expand support for in vitro fertilization procedure costs among infertile couples to overcome the low birth rate crisis.

For in vitro fertilization, the city will increase support from a maximum of 4.5 million won for up to three procedures at 1.5 million won per procedure last year to a maximum of 5.4 million won for up to three procedures at 1.8 million won per procedure this year. If pregnancy does not occur even after these procedures, an additional 1 million won per procedure will be provided.

Additionally, artificial insemination procedure cost support, which began last year, will continue to be provided this year at up to 500,000 won per procedure for up to three procedures.

The support targets women aged 44 or younger from infertile households with a monthly average household income of 150% or less of the national average (5.269 million won monthly average income for two-person households based on the standard) who submit a doctor's diagnosis certificate confirming the need for infertility treatment.

Those seeking support should inquire at the public health center to receive eligibility determination, and then apply with the required documents including the original infertility diagnosis certificate and a copy of the health insurance card.

Infertile couple support procedures can be received at government-designated treatment facilities, and information about treatment facility locations can be found on the Ministry of Health and Welfare website (www.mw.go.kr).

A city official stated, "We hope to bring the joy of healthy pregnancy and childbirth to families suffering from infertility and help resolve Yongin City's low birth rate problem."

Last year, Yongin City supported 435 women with in vitro fertilization and 775 women with artificial insemination through its infertile couple support project, resulting in 200 infertile women achieving successful pregnancies.