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Implementation of Managed Care Benefits for Manual Therapy: 43,850 won per session; Summary Based on 15 Sessions Per Year
Manual therapy now has a standardized managed-benefit fee: 43,850 won per session. Key points: patients generally pay a 95% copay, with coverage limited to 2 sessions per week and 15 per year. Some post-surgery or fracture-related joint stiffness cases may be approved for up to 24 sessions. #ManualTherapy
July National Pension Premium Increase: Overview of the Upper and Lower Limits of the Standard Monthly Income and the 9.5% Premium Rate
From July, Korea’s National Pension calculation base is changing. The standard monthly income cap rises to 6.59 million won and the floor to 410,000 won; at 9.5%, the maximum monthly contribution becomes 626,050 won. Employees split the premium with employers, so your paycheck impact may be half of the total change. #Pension
2026 Value-Added Tax (VAT) Changes: Filing, Deduction, and Surtax Guidelines Business Owners Need to Know
2026 VAT filing has more details to verify before you submit. Fraudulent tax invoice surcharges rise from 3% to 4%, and media content creators must submit cash sales statements or risk a 1% surcharge on unreported amounts. A quick records check now could prevent filing issues later. #TaxFiling
Student Loan Repayment Options After SAVE Ends: A Comparison of IBR, RAP, and Standard Repayment
If you’re in SAVE deferment, don’t rely on a 2028 date shown in your account. Your real timeline may depend on when you received the notice—and the 90-day deadline. The article compares IBR, RAP, PAYE/ICR, and Standard Repayment, with a key reminder for PSLF borrowers: verify qualifying payment months first. #StudentLoans
If you’ve been putting off a certification, language class, or AI/digital skills course, the Lifelong Learning Voucher may help cover the cost. Selected applicants receive 350,000 won per year as points for tuition and textbooks at registered institutions. Eligibility and deadlines vary by category and region, so check the notice tied to your registered address. #EducationSupport
National Pension Silver Loan: A Guide to Emergency Retirement Loans for Beneficiaries Aged 60 and Older
Fixed-income surprises can be stressful: medical bills, housing deposits, or disaster recovery don’t always wait. Korea’s National Pension Silver Loan offers eligible recipients aged 60+ low-interest emergency funds for specific needs, with borrowing capped at actual costs, up to twice the annual pension and 10 million won. Applications are generally in person, and funding can close early. #SilverLoan