Sickness Benefit Calculator
See how much you can receive while unable to work due to illness.
Still a pilot programme
Sickness benefit runs only in selected areas. Nationwide rollout in 2027 is under discussion but not confirmed. Check whether your area is covered.
📍 Area
Your residence or workplace must be in a pilot area.
👤 Age & employment
Ages 15 to under 65 qualify.
🏥 Illness period & model
📋 Result
Verdict
Eligible
You meet the requirements. Apply through NHIS.
- Waiting period
- 7 days
- Payable days
- 23 days
- Estimated total
- 1,139,420원
97 days remaining this year
Basis
- Scheme — income replacement during non-work-related illness (pilot)
- Daily amount — 49,540원 (linked to minimum wage)
- Age — 15 to under 65
- Waiting period — 3, 7, or 14 days by model; not paid
- Pilot areas — 14 regions nationwide
※ Areas, models, and amounts may change. Final eligibility is decided by NHIS.
Last updated 2026-09-05