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Korean Post-Retirement Health Insurance Calculator

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Compare 3 scenarios of Korean post-retirement health insurance: employee, regional, and voluntary continuation β€” plus dependent eligibility.

About this tool

Korean Post-Retirement Health Insurance Calculator simulates monthly premiums under four post-retirement enrollment modes β€” re-employed (workplace), regional, voluntary continuation, and dependent β€” using NHIS official formulas (7.09% of monthly remuneration / regional score-based + 12.95% long-term care). It auto-decides which months are favorable for voluntary continuation (capped at 36 months) and checks dependent eligibility (annual income ≀ β‚©20M, property tax base ≀ β‚©540M, etc.). It also reflects the 50% public-pension inclusion and lets you simulate how property sales or rental decisions move premiums. All calculation runs in your browser; no input is uploaded.

Use cases

Scenario 1

Late-50s before retirement

Six months before retirement, compare 36 months of voluntary continuation against immediate regional enrollment to find the lower cumulative premium.

Scenario 2

Dependent enrollment under spouse’s plan

A retiree whose spouse is workplace-insured checks dependent eligibility against the β‚©20M income / β‚©540M property thresholds.

Scenario 3

When NPS payouts begin

When β‚©1M/month NPS payouts begin, β‚©500k (50%) is added to the insurance income base β€” model this into your withdrawal plan in advance.

Scenario 4

Retiree with rental properties

For a retiree with rental income, compare regional-insured premium scoring before and after a potential property sale.

Scenario 5

Switching to self-employed vs. voluntary continuation

When transitioning to a one-person business after retirement, compare 36 months of voluntary continuation against immediate regional enrollment.

Features

  • Side-by-side comparison of 4 scenarios (workplace / regional / voluntary / dependent)
  • Auto-determines favorable months within the 36-month voluntary cap
  • Instant dependent-eligibility check (β‚©20M income, β‚©540M property)
  • Auto-applies the 50% NPS inclusion in the income base
  • 2026 rates baked in (7.09% health + 12.95% long-term care)
  • Result PNG card download + printable summary
  • In-browser only β€” income and asset details never leave your device

Frequently asked

Q. Who can apply for voluntary continuation?
A. Only those who were workplace-insured for β‰₯1 year within the 18 months before retirement, and you must apply by the 25th of the month following retirement. Cap is 36 months.
Q. Are the dependent thresholds strict?
A. Yes. Default thresholds: total annual income ≀ β‚©20M and property tax base ≀ β‚©540M (or ≀ β‚©900M with income ≀ β‚©10M). Even β‚©1 of business income disqualifies you.
Q. If I get β‚©1M/month NPS, how much does the premium rise?
A. Half (β‚©500k) is added to the insurance income base, typically raising the regional premium by β‚©30k–₩50k/month β€” the tool reflects this automatically.
Q. Will the result match the official NHIS calculation?
A. It applies the published formulas as a close approximation; variance of Β±10% is typical. Final premiums are issued by NHIS each November.
Q. Where is my financial input stored?
A. Nowhere outside your browser. All calculation runs locally and inputs are wiped when you close the tab.

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How we run it / disclaimer

This tool is advisory and does not constitute legal, tax, medical, or financial advice. All calculations and document generation run in your browser; inputs are never sent to a server. Ads follow Google AdSense policy and are kept separate from tool accuracy.