Medical Insurance For English Teachers In South Korea

Korean law states that all western teachers are to receive 50/50 medical coverage from their sponsor (your school). Your school essentially pays into a Korean medical plan and covers 50% of the monthly rate; the remaining 50% is covered by the teacher which is usually deducted from his or her monthly salary.  The 50% usually amounts to 1.8 – 2.2% of your monthly income, it’s quite minimal.  

As a teacher your medical plan will cover most doctors visits, hospital visits and other emergency care you would require. The plan does not include: Eye care, dental, prescriptions or any medical treatment that is considered to be cosmetic. It's important to know that 100% coverage is not always granted. The amount of coverage a teacher will recieve is ultimately determined by the insurance provider based on the specific medical need and the specific hospital or clinic you go to. Please ask your Gone2Korea agent for more details

Most highly educated Koreans will have a decent grasps of the English language, therefore you can expect most doctors to have decent English speaking abilities.  If you are unable to find an English speaking doctor then you will need to contact your embassy in Korea, most foreign embassies keep a list of English speaking doctors and professionals that they are able to provide.