Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service Holds Public Health Service Experience Event at Gangneung's Gyeongpo Lake Square
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) is holding a public health service experience event in Gangneung.
- The event, 'HIRA's Health Store,' introduces HIRA's services related to hospitals, medical expenses, and medication.
- Visitors can experience services like finding good local hospitals and checking medical costs.
The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) is bringing its public health services directly to the citizens of Gangneung with an interactive event titled 'HIRA's Health Store.' Held at Gyeongpo Lake Square from April 22 to 25, the initiative aims to make HIRA's extensive services more accessible and understandable to the public.
The event offers hands-on experiences with key HIRA services. Attendees can utilize a 'Find Good Hospitals in My Area' tool to locate suitable medical facilities, and a 'Medical Expense Claim Request' service for inquiries about costs. Additionally, visitors can compare prices for non-covered medical services through the 'Non-Covered Medical Expense Information' and check details about prescribed medications via 'My Medication at a Glance.' The 'View My Medical Records' service allows individuals to access their personal health information.
Beyond informational booths, 'HIRA's Health Store' includes engaging activities like decibel and time-stop games, alongside events for subscribing to HIRA's YouTube and Instagram channels. The event also promotes HIRA's health information app, 'Health E-um,' encouraging visitors to explore digital health resources. This outreach aims to empower citizens with knowledge about their healthcare options and HIRA's role in the national health service system.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.