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Overview of Specialized Consignment
The Specialized Consignment System allows certain patients eligible for government-funded medical treatment to receive specialized care at designated hospitals when treatment at a VHS Hospital is difficult due to the lack of medical specialists, equipment, or facilities. This program is designed to ensure that eligible veterans receive appropriate and timely treatment through referral to specialized institutions.
Participants
Among patients whose medical expenses are fully covered by the government (excluding reduced-fee patients)
- Those diagnosed or suspected of having infectious diseases that cannot be treated within the VHS Hospital.
- Those with rare, intractable, or severe diseases that cannot be adequately treated at the VHS Hospital.
- Those whose required medical specialties or equipment are unavailable or insufficient at the VHS Hospital.
Note: For patients registered after July 1, 2012 with Grade 7 disability, those registered after June 23, 2016 with mild Agent Orange aftereffects (including second generation), 5·18 Democratization Movement injured persons (Grades 12–14), and Special Mission injured persons (Grade 7), a 10% copayment applies for treatment unrelated to the injury site.
Specialized Consignment Treatment Procedure
Consignment to a specialized hospital is only permitted when the attending physician determines that treatment is not possible within the VHS Hospital and approval is granted by the hospital director.
01. ConsultationReceive medical consultation at the VHS Hospital.
02. Decision for Specialized ConsignmentIf treatment is deemed impossible within the VHS Hospital, the attending specialist issues a “Specialized Consignment Treatment Request Form.”
03. Consignment GuidanceThe Consignment Team provides information on support coverage, claim procedures, and related matters.
04. Treatment and ClaimsSubmit individual medical receipts, detailed statements, etc.
05. Medical Expense ReviewThe Claims Department reviews submitted medical expenses.
06. Payment of Medical ExpensesApproved medical expenses are deposited directly into the patient’s personal account.
Application for Medical Expense Reimbursement
After first paying for the medical institution or pharmacy, submit the following documents to apply for reimbursement:
- Original medical expense receipt
- Detailed statement of medical charges
- Original prescription drug receipt (with prescription attached)
- Imaging report for specialized outpatient tests (CT, PET-CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.)
- Confirmation of higher-grade room usage (if applicable)
- Applicant’s real-name bank account (pension deposit account)
The following items are excluded from support under the Specialized Consignment Program (detailed guidance provided during application)
- Medical or examination expenses unrelated to the referred disease, or costs incurred beyond the approved treatment period
- Expenses from changing hospitals without authorization by the patient or guardian
- Non-reimbursable medical expenses not defined by the National Health Insurance Standards for Benefits and Reimbursements
- Difference in room charges for higher-grade rooms (only covered up to 7 days from admission if standard rooms are unavailable; special rooms excluded)
- Donor-related costs in organ transplant surgeries
- Certain non-covered items under Article 9(1) of the Rules on the Standards of Health Insurance Benefits
- Dental prosthetic materials, assistive device costs, certificate issuance fees, caregiver fees, telephone charges, and medical supplies or equipment purchased outside certified medical institutions or pharmacies
- Any other cases separately defined by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.
Regional Contact Information
Category |
VHS Medical Center |
VHS Busan Hospital |
VHS Gwangju Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
Specialized Consignment |
+82-2-2225-1196 |
+82-51-601-6132 |
+82-62-602-6065 |
Category |
VHS Daegu Hospital |
VHS Daejeon Hospital |
VHS Incheon Hospital |
Specialized Consignment |
+82-53-630-7032 |
+82-42-939-0186 |
+82-32-363-9703 |
