{"content_id":"87gga6jklx","slug":"health-living-incentive-120000-points-eligibility","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"policy_guide","category_name":"Policy Guide","title":"Healthy Lifestyle Incentives: 120,000 Points and Eligibility","summary":"The Healthy Lifestyle Incentive Program lets eligible participants earn points through health management activities. The prevention track offers up to 120,000 points over 2 years, while the management track offers up to 80,000 points over 1 year. Participation requirements and where points can be used differ by track.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["To join the prevention track, you must meet the requirements for health screening results, age and the address on your resident registration.","The management track is for patients with hypertension or diabetes who are enrolled in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program and have a care plan in place.","The maximum points you can earn are 120,000 over 2 years for the prevention track and 80,000 over 1 year for the management track.","Check your eligibility on the National Health Insurance Service website or the Health Insurance 25 Hours app, then apply to participate.","You can use accumulated points at designated online stores. Participants in the management track can also use them to pay for medical care at participating clinics."],"content_markdown":"The Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program lets eligible participants earn points for health management activities such as walking. The prevention track offers up to 120,000 points over 2 years. The management track offers up to 80,000 points over 1 year. Check your eligibility with the National Health Insurance Service before applying.\n\nThese maximum amounts are based on the K-Gonggam guidance dated July 23, 2026. Detailed conditions are available on the Service’s program overview page.\n\n## Eligibility for the Prevention and Management Tracks\n\nYour participation track depends on your health screening results and enrollment in the chronic disease management program. You cannot simply choose the track with the higher points limit. Check which track you can apply for on the Service’s eligibility check screen.\n\n| Category | Prevention track | Management track |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Basic eligibility | People aged 20 to 64 identified as at risk through a national health screening | Patients with hypertension or diabetes enrolled in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program |\n| Additional requirements | Meet the body mass index requirement and either the blood pressure or fasting blood glucose requirement | Have a care plan established |\n| Location requirement | Your registered residential address at the time of application must be in an area offering the prevention track | Nationwide |\n| Maximum points over the participation period | 120,000 points over 2 years | 80,000 points over 1 year |\n\nThe prevention track requires a body mass index (BMI) of at least 25.0kg/㎡. BMI is a measure calculated from height and weight. You must also meet either the blood pressure or fasting blood glucose requirement.\n\n- Blood pressure requirement: Systolic pressure of at least 120mmHg or diastolic pressure of at least 80mmHg\n- Fasting blood glucose requirement: At least 100mg/dL\n\nThis does not mean that meeting just one of the obesity, blood pressure, or blood glucose criteria is enough. The management track’s care plan is a personalized health management plan developed by a clinic. Taking medication alone does not mean you are enrolled. Detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the [National Health Insurance Service program overview](https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/healthIncvInt.do).\n\n## What to Check First for Your Situation\n\nFor the prevention track, you need to check both your screening results and your residential address. For the management track, first check whether the clinic treating you participates in the program. Even with the same health condition, your application outcome may differ depending on your program enrollment status.\n\n| Current situation | What to check first |\n| --- | --- |\n| Your health screening flagged obesity or elevated blood pressure or blood glucose | Whether you meet the prevention track’s combined requirements |\n| Your workplace is in an area offering the prevention track | Your registered residential address, not your workplace address |\n| You are being treated for hypertension or diabetes | Enrollment in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program and your care plan |\n| You are outside the prevention track’s age range | Whether you meet the management track’s eligibility requirements |\n| Some time has passed since your screening or care plan was established | Your individual application deadline as shown by the Service |\n\nThe Service’s regional table lists 50 areas offering the prevention track from December 15, 2025. It lists the management track as available nationwide from September 30, 2024. Before applying, check the latest list of prevention-track areas in the Service’s program overview. (Confirmed figure: 50 areas offering the prevention track, from December 15, 2025 · Source nhis.or.kr · As of 2025-12-15 · Checked 2026-11-04)\n\n## How Many Points Can You Earn for Walking?\n\nWalking points are awarded on days when you meet your track’s requirements. For the prevention track, the amount depends on your daily step count. For the management track, it depends on the step target set in your care plan.\n\n| Prevention track daily step count | Points earned per day |\n| --- | ---: |\n| At least 5,000 but less than 6,000 steps | 50 points |\n| At least 6,000 but less than 7,000 steps | 60 points |\n| At least 7,000 but less than 8,000 steps | 70 points |\n| At least 8,000 but less than 9,000 steps | 80 points |\n| At least 9,000 but less than 10,000 steps | 90 points |\n| At least 10,000 steps | 100 points |\n\nThe prevention track’s walking points limit is 70,000 points over 2 years. The annual walking limit is 35,000 points. Participation in health management programs and improvements in health indicators are separate earning categories.\n\nUnder the management track, you earn 100 points per day when you reach your step target. The walking category has a limit of 20,000 points over 1 year. Points are also awarded for blood pressure and blood glucose self-monitoring, education and counseling, and reviews and evaluations. Check the [Service’s points criteria table](https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/healthIncvInt.do) for each category’s requirements.\n\n## Common Mistakes When Reading the Maximum Points\n\nThe maximum points are not earned through walking alone. They are the combined limit for several activities. The prevention and management tracks also use different earning periods.\n\n| Easily misunderstood statement | Correct interpretation |\n| --- | --- |\n| The prevention track offers 120,000 points every year | Up to 120,000 points across all categories over 2 years |\n| The management track pays 80,000 points when you apply | You must meet the activity-specific requirements over 1 year to earn up to 80,000 points |\n| Walking more lets you earn unlimited points | Daily requirements and category-specific earning limits apply |\n| The track with the higher maximum is more advantageous | Your eligibility determines your participation track |\n\n### A Calculation Using Matching Time Periods\n\nDividing the prevention track’s 120,000 points by 2 years gives an annual average of 60,000 points. This calculation helps explain the difference between the two tracks’ earning periods. It does not mean that a fixed amount of 60,000 points is awarded every year.\n\nComparing walking alone, the prevention track’s annual limit is 35,000 points. The management track’s walking limit is 20,000 points over 1 year. Actual earnings depend on the activities that meet each track’s qualifying criteria.\n\n## How to Check Eligibility and Apply\n\nYou can check your eligibility and apply through the Service’s website or the Geongangboheom25si app. The website’s current menu name is Geongangmoa. If you cannot find the Health iN menu mentioned in older guidance, use the site-wide search.\n\n1. Log in to the National Health Insurance Service website or the Geongangboheom25si app.\n2. Open the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program’s eligibility check and participation application menu.\n3. Check which track you can apply for and your individual application period.\n4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.\n5. Link your step count in the app, then check your activity records.\n\nIf applying online is difficult, you can apply at the responsible Service branch. Before visiting, call customer service at 1577-1000 to check which documents you need. Even if the application menu is open, you must check your individual application deadline separately.\n\n## What to Check When You Have Walked but Have No Points\n\nYour step count must be linked to the Service’s app to earn walking points. Seeing your step count in another app on your phone is not enough. Check whether your records are appearing in the Service’s app.\n\n\u003e If your step count is not linked to the mobile app (The Health Insurance), you cannot earn practice incentive points for your steps. Please link your step count as described below.\n\u003e\n\u003e National Health Insurance Service, “Guide to Logging In and Linking Step Counts for the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Pilot Program”\n\n1. Check your participation status in the Geongangboheom25si app.\n2. Check your step-count linking settings and connection status.\n3. Check whether the Service’s app displays your step count for the relevant date.\n4. Compare it against your track’s target and walking points limit.\n5. If the problem continues, have the date and app screenshots ready and contact the Service.\n\nThe quoted document uses the app’s former name. The current app’s menu layout may differ from the document. You can find the linking principles and setup examples in the [Service’s step-count linking guide](https://www.nhis.or.kr/file/incv/introduction_incentive.pdf).\n\n## Where to Use Points and What to Do if Smartphones Are Difficult\n\nPoints can be used to buy products at a designated online store. Management-track participants can also use them to pay medical bills at participating clinics. They are used differently from cash deposited into a bank account.\n\n| How to use points | Eligibility and conditions |\n| --- | --- |\n| Designated online store | Buy products at Hyundai Ezwel, as directed by the Service |\n| Health Practice Card | Management-track participants obtain the card through Chak (chak) and use it to pay medical bills |\n| Card-free medical bill deduction | Management-track participants pay up to their available points balance at the participating clinic where they are registered |\n\nThe Service’s 2026 program guidance states that points can be **used as soon as they are earned**. The minimum points requirement in earlier guidance has been removed. Check your account screen to see how much time remains to use your points. The changes are stated in the [2026 Health Insurance System Guide](https://www.nhis.or.kr/renewal_popup/poster/20260204_poster_longdesc_1.html).\n\nManagement-track participants who find smartphones difficult to use should ask their clinic about payment through points deduction. A method is available for using points toward medical bills without obtaining a separate card. It does not cover medical charges beyond your available points balance. This change can be confirmed in the [Ministry of Health and Welfare’s announcement of December 15, 2025](https://m.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148956494).\n\n## Comparison with Wrist Doctor 9988 and Ttunteun Money\n\nThe three programs have different eligibility requirements and activity verification methods. If you are not eligible for the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program, you can check the requirements for the other programs. Do not assume that steps recorded in one app will automatically count toward another program.\n\n| Program | Main eligibility requirements | How activities are recognized | How points are used |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program | Being identified as at risk through a health screening or enrolled in the chronic disease management program | Step counts in the Service’s app and health management activity records | Designated online store, clinics participating in the management track |\n| Wrist Doctor 9988 | Seoul residents aged at least 18, among others | Walking and health management activities in the app | Converted to Seoul Pay for use at participating merchants |\n| Ttunteun Money | Korean nationals aged at least 4, according to the 2026 guidance | Verification of sports activities and fitness assessments | Converted into sports vouchers and other options |\n\nWrist Doctor 9988 also covers employees, self-employed people, and university students based in Seoul. Seoul’s policy guidance lists a maximum of 142,000 points. Check the [Seoul Policy Archive](https://www.seoul.go.kr/policy/view.do?id=67\u0026lan=KO) for eligibility requirements and earning categories.\n\nTtunteun Money’s basic earning limit for 2026 is 50,000 points per year. At participating facilities, you verify your activity with QR codes at the start and end of your workout. The guidance requires at least 30 minutes of exercise for it to count. See the [2026 Ttunteun Money Guide](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148959930) for specific activity requirements.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program lets eligible participants earn points for health management activities such as walking. The prevention track offers up to 120,000 points over 2 years. The management track offers up to 80,000 points over 1 year. Check your eligibility with the National Health Insurance Service before applying.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese maximum amounts are based on the K-Gonggam guidance dated July 23, 2026. Detailed conditions are available on the Service’s program overview page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#eligibility-for-the-prevention-and-management-tracks\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"eligibility-for-the-prevention-and-management-tracks\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eEligibility for the Prevention and Management Tracks\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour participation track depends on your health screening results and enrollment in the chronic disease management program. You cannot simply choose the track with the higher points limit. Check which track you can apply for on the Service’s eligibility check screen.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrevention track\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManagement track\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eBasic eligibility\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track\"\u003ePeople aged 20 to 64 identified as at risk through a national health screening\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Management track\"\u003ePatients with hypertension or diabetes enrolled in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAdditional requirements\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track\"\u003eMeet the body mass index requirement and either the blood pressure or fasting blood glucose requirement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Management track\"\u003eHave a care plan established\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eLocation requirement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track\"\u003eYour registered residential address at the time of application must be in an area offering the prevention track\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Management track\"\u003eNationwide\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eMaximum points over the participation period\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track\"\u003e120,000 points over 2 years\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Management track\"\u003e80,000 points over 1 year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prevention track requires a body mass index (BMI) of at least 25.0kg/㎡. BMI is a measure calculated from height and weight. You must also meet either the blood pressure or fasting blood glucose requirement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood pressure requirement: Systolic pressure of at least 120mmHg or diastolic pressure of at least 80mmHg\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasting blood glucose requirement: At least 100mg/dL\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not mean that meeting just one of the obesity, blood pressure, or blood glucose criteria is enough. The management track’s care plan is a personalized health management plan developed by a clinic. Taking medication alone does not mean you are enrolled. Detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/healthIncvInt.do\"\u003eNational Health Insurance Service program overview\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-check-first-for-your-situation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-check-first-for-your-situation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Check First for Your Situation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the prevention track, you need to check both your screening results and your residential address. For the management track, first check whether the clinic treating you participates in the program. Even with the same health condition, your application outcome may differ depending on your program enrollment status.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent situation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check first\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYour health screening flagged obesity or elevated blood pressure or blood glucose\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check first\"\u003eWhether you meet the prevention track’s combined requirements\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYour workplace is in an area offering the prevention track\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check first\"\u003eYour registered residential address, not your workplace address\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYou are being treated for hypertension or diabetes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check first\"\u003eEnrollment in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program and your care plan\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eYou are outside the prevention track’s age range\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check first\"\u003eWhether you meet the management track’s eligibility requirements\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Current situation\"\u003eSome time has passed since your screening or care plan was established\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check first\"\u003eYour individual application deadline as shown by the Service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Service’s regional table lists 50 areas offering the prevention track from December 15, 2025. It lists the management track as available nationwide from September 30, 2024. Before applying, check the latest list of prevention-track areas in the Service’s program overview. (Confirmed figure: 50 areas offering the prevention track, from December 15, 2025 · Source nhis.or.kr · As of 2025-12-15 · Checked 2026-11-04)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-many-points-can-you-earn-for-walking\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-many-points-can-you-earn-for-walking\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow Many Points Can You Earn for Walking?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking points are awarded on days when you meet your track’s requirements. For the prevention track, the amount depends on your daily step count. For the management track, it depends on the step target set in your care plan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrevention track daily step count\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoints earned per day\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 5,000 but less than 6,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e50 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 6,000 but less than 7,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e60 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 7,000 but less than 8,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e70 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 8,000 but less than 9,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e80 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 9,000 but less than 10,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e90 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Prevention track daily step count\"\u003eAt least 10,000 steps\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Points earned per day\"\u003e100 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prevention track’s walking points limit is 70,000 points over 2 years. The annual walking limit is 35,000 points. Participation in health management programs and improvements in health indicators are separate earning categories.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the management track, you earn 100 points per day when you reach your step target. The walking category has a limit of 20,000 points over 1 year. Points are also awarded for blood pressure and blood glucose self-monitoring, education and counseling, and reviews and evaluations. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/healthIncvInt.do\"\u003eService’s points criteria table\u003c/a\u003e for each category’s requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-when-reading-the-maximum-points\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-when-reading-the-maximum-points\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon Mistakes When Reading the Maximum Points\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum points are not earned through walking alone. They are the combined limit for several activities. The prevention and management tracks also use different earning periods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEasily misunderstood statement\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCorrect interpretation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Easily misunderstood statement\"\u003eThe prevention track offers 120,000 points every year\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Correct interpretation\"\u003eUp to 120,000 points across all categories over 2 years\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Easily misunderstood statement\"\u003eThe management track pays 80,000 points when you apply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Correct interpretation\"\u003eYou must meet the activity-specific requirements over 1 year to earn up to 80,000 points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Easily misunderstood statement\"\u003eWalking more lets you earn unlimited points\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Correct interpretation\"\u003eDaily requirements and category-specific earning limits apply\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Easily misunderstood statement\"\u003eThe track with the higher maximum is more advantageous\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Correct interpretation\"\u003eYour eligibility determines your participation track\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#a-calculation-using-matching-time-periods\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"a-calculation-using-matching-time-periods\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eA Calculation Using Matching Time Periods\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDividing the prevention track’s 120,000 points by 2 years gives an annual average of 60,000 points. This calculation helps explain the difference between the two tracks’ earning periods. It does not mean that a fixed amount of 60,000 points is awarded every year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing walking alone, the prevention track’s annual limit is 35,000 points. The management track’s walking limit is 20,000 points over 1 year. Actual earnings depend on the activities that meet each track’s qualifying criteria.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-eligibility-and-apply\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-eligibility-and-apply\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to Check Eligibility and Apply\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check your eligibility and apply through the Service’s website or the Geongangboheom25si app. The website’s current menu name is Geongangmoa. If you cannot find the Health iN menu mentioned in older guidance, use the site-wide search.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in to the National Health Insurance Service website or the Geongangboheom25si app.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program’s eligibility check and participation application menu.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck which track you can apply for and your individual application period.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink your step count in the app, then check your activity records.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf applying online is difficult, you can apply at the responsible Service branch. Before visiting, call customer service at 1577-1000 to check which documents you need. Even if the application menu is open, you must check your individual application deadline separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-check-when-you-have-walked-but-have-no-points\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-check-when-you-have-walked-but-have-no-points\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to Check When You Have Walked but Have No Points\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour step count must be linked to the Service’s app to earn walking points. Seeing your step count in another app on your phone is not enough. Check whether your records are appearing in the Service’s app.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your step count is not linked to the mobile app (The Health Insurance), you cannot earn practice incentive points for your steps. Please link your step count as described below.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Health Insurance Service, “Guide to Logging In and Linking Step Counts for the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Pilot Program”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your participation status in the Geongangboheom25si app.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your step-count linking settings and connection status.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether the Service’s app displays your step count for the relevant date.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it against your track’s target and walking points limit.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the problem continues, have the date and app screenshots ready and contact the Service.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quoted document uses the app’s former name. The current app’s menu layout may differ from the document. You can find the linking principles and setup examples in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhis.or.kr/file/incv/introduction_incentive.pdf\"\u003eService’s step-count linking guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#where-to-use-points-and-what-to-do-if-smartphones-are-difficult\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"where-to-use-points-and-what-to-do-if-smartphones-are-difficult\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhere to Use Points and What to Do if Smartphones Are Difficult\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoints can be used to buy products at a designated online store. Management-track participants can also use them to pay medical bills at participating clinics. They are used differently from cash deposited into a bank account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to use points\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligibility and conditions\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to use points\"\u003eDesignated online store\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility and conditions\"\u003eBuy products at Hyundai Ezwel, as directed by the Service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to use points\"\u003eHealth Practice Card\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility and conditions\"\u003eManagement-track participants obtain the card through Chak (chak) and use it to pay medical bills\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to use points\"\u003eCard-free medical bill deduction\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility and conditions\"\u003eManagement-track participants pay up to their available points balance at the participating clinic where they are registered\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Service’s 2026 program guidance states that points can be \u003cstrong\u003eused as soon as they are earned\u003c/strong\u003e. The minimum points requirement in earlier guidance has been removed. Check your account screen to see how much time remains to use your points. The changes are stated in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nhis.or.kr/renewal_popup/poster/20260204_poster_longdesc_1.html\"\u003e2026 Health Insurance System Guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManagement-track participants who find smartphones difficult to use should ask their clinic about payment through points deduction. A method is available for using points toward medical bills without obtaining a separate card. It does not cover medical charges beyond your available points balance. This change can be confirmed in the \u003ca href=\"https://m.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148956494\"\u003eMinistry of Health and Welfare’s announcement of December 15, 2025\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparison-with-wrist-doctor-9988-and-ttunteun-money\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparison-with-wrist-doctor-9988-and-ttunteun-money\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparison with Wrist Doctor 9988 and Ttunteun Money\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three programs have different eligibility requirements and activity verification methods. If you are not eligible for the Healthy Living Practice Incentive Program, you can check the requirements for the other programs. Do not assume that steps recorded in one app will automatically count toward another program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProgram\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain eligibility requirements\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow activities are recognized\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow points are used\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Program\"\u003eHealthy Living Practice Incentive Program\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main eligibility requirements\"\u003eBeing identified as at risk through a health screening or enrolled in the chronic disease management program\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How activities are recognized\"\u003eStep counts in the Service’s app and health management activity records\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How points are used\"\u003eDesignated online store, clinics participating in the management track\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Program\"\u003eWrist Doctor 9988\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main eligibility requirements\"\u003eSeoul residents aged at least 18, among others\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How activities are recognized\"\u003eWalking and health management activities in the app\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How points are used\"\u003eConverted to Seoul Pay for use at participating merchants\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Program\"\u003eTtunteun Money\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main eligibility requirements\"\u003eKorean nationals aged at least 4, according to the 2026 guidance\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How activities are recognized\"\u003eVerification of sports activities and fitness assessments\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How points are used\"\u003eConverted into sports vouchers and other options\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrist Doctor 9988 also covers employees, self-employed people, and university students based in Seoul. Seoul’s policy guidance lists a maximum of 142,000 points. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://www.seoul.go.kr/policy/view.do?id=67\u0026amp;lan=KO\"\u003eSeoul Policy Archive\u003c/a\u003e for eligibility requirements and earning categories.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTtunteun Money’s basic earning limit for 2026 is 50,000 points per year. At participating facilities, you verify your activity with QR codes at the start and end of your workout. The guidance requires at least 30 minutes of exercise for it to count. See the \u003ca href=\"https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148959930\"\u003e2026 Ttunteun Money Guide\u003c/a\u003e for specific activity requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Health insurance","Exercise","National Health Insurance Service","Health Screening","Habit Formation"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can anyone apply for the Healthy Lifestyle Practice Support Program just by walking?","answer":"No. For the preventive type, you must meet the age, health screening result, and residential address requirements. The management type requires enrollment in the Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Program and an established care plan."},{"question":"For the preventive type, is meeting the obesity criterion enough?","answer":"No. You must have a body mass index of at least 25.0kg/㎡ and also meet the blood pressure or fasting blood glucose criteria. Check with the National Health Insurance Service for final confirmation of whether you can apply."},{"question":"Do I also need to live in a specific area for the management type?","answer":"The management type is available nationwide. However, patients with hypertension or diabetes must meet the program enrollment and care plan requirements."},{"question":"Can I receive 120,000 points every year?","answer":"The 120,000 points for the preventive type is the maximum you can earn over 2 years. These points are not awarded simply for applying."},{"question":"Can I earn the maximum points just by meeting the step count target?","answer":"No. The overall limit also includes health management activities other than walking. A separate limit applies to walking."},{"question":"Which app do I use to apply?","answer":"You can apply through the National Health Insurance Service's Health Insurance 25si app. You can also use the eligibility check and participation application menu on the Service's website."},{"question":"Are points credited automatically if my steps are recorded in another step counter app?","answer":"Your step count must be synced with the National Health Insurance Service's app. After applying to participate, check the connection status and the step counts recorded."},{"question":"Do I need to accumulate at least a certain amount of points before I can use them?","answer":"The National Health Insurance Service's 2026 program guide states that the minimum points requirement has been removed. Points can be used as soon as they are earned."},{"question":"Can I receive the points in my bank account?","answer":"The National Health Insurance Service explains that points can be used to buy products from designated online stores and pay medical bills under the management type, among other uses. This should not be understood as a program that pays cash into your bank account."},{"question":"Can I apply even if I have difficulty using a smartphone?","answer":"You can apply by visiting the National Health Insurance Service branch responsible for your area. For the management type, you can also ask the participating clinic where you are registered about having your medical bills reduced without using a card."},{"question":"When is the application deadline?","answer":"Check the application window based on your health screening date or the date your care plan was established. You can get guidance from the National Health Insurance Service's eligibility check screen or customer service center."},{"question":"Is this the same program as Wrist Doctor 9988 or Ttuntun Money?","answer":"These are separate programs. You need to check each program's eligibility requirements, activity verification process, and where points can be used."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/healthIncvInt.do","title":"National Health Insurance Service: Overview of the Healthy Lifestyle Practice Support Fund Program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.nhis.or.kr/nhis/healthin/retrieveHealthInIncvPartAply.do","title":"National Health Insurance Service: Check Eligibility and Apply to Participate","type":"source"},{"url":"https://gonggam.korea.kr/newsContentView.es?code_cd=011900%2A%2A%2A%2A\u0026content=NC002\u0026mid=a12502000000\u0026news_id=727a3223-5190-45d0-9f32-edcc6e7623a3\u0026section_id=","title":"K-Gonggam: Walk Every Day, Stay Healthy, and Earn Points Too, July 23, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.nhis.or.kr/renewal_popup/poster/20260204_poster_longdesc_1.html","title":"National Health Insurance Service: Guide to Changes in the Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Systems in 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.nhis.or.kr/file/incv/introduction_incentive.pdf","title":"National Health Insurance Service: Login and Step Count Syncing Instructions for the Healthy Lifestyle Practice Support Fund Pilot Program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://m.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148956494","title":"Ministry of Health and Welfare: Announcement of Automatic Medical Bill Deductions Using Healthy Lifestyle Practice Support Funds and Expansion of Areas Covered by the Prevention Program, December 15, 2025","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.seoul.go.kr/policy/view.do?id=67\u0026lan=KO","title":"Seoul Metropolitan Government Policy Archive: Wrist Doctor 9988","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148959930","title":"Korea Policy Briefing: Guide to the 2026 Teunteun Money Program","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":2412,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzc1NjUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d1644cecfd9830be27b95635a5fee704b6732a9a/ai-c46426a7.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"파란 재킷을 입은 중년 남성이 스마트폰을 손에 들고 동네 공원 산책로를 걷고 있다.","caption":"건강생활실천지원금제 참여자는 건강관리 활동을 실천하면 포인트를 적립할 수 있습니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A middle-aged man in a blue jacket walks along a neighborhood park path, holding a smartphone.","caption":"Eligible participants can earn points through health-promoting activities.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"青いジャケットを着た中年男性が、スマートフォンを手に近所の公園の遊歩道を歩いている。","caption":"制度の参加対象者は、健康づくりの活動に取り組むことでポイントを貯められます。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre de mediana edad con chaqueta azul camina por un parque del barrio con un móvil en la mano.","caption":"Quienes cumplen los requisitos del programa pueden acumular puntos realizando actividades para cuidar su salud.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria paruh baya berjaket biru berjalan di jalur taman lingkungan sambil memegang ponsel.","caption":"Peserta yang memenuhi syarat dapat mengumpulkan poin dengan melakukan kegiatan untuk menjaga kesehatan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem de meia-idade com casaco azul caminha por um parque do bairro, segurando um celular.","caption":"Os participantes elegíveis podem acumular pontos ao realizar atividades para cuidar da saúde.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名穿著藍色外套的中年男子手持智慧型手機，沿著社區公園步道行走。","caption":"符合資格的參與者可透過健康管理活動累積點數。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann mittleren Alters in blauer Jacke geht mit einem Smartphone in der Hand auf einem Weg im Wohnviertelpark.","caption":"Teilnahmeberechtigte können durch gesundheitsfördernde Aktivitäten Punkte sammeln.","description":null}}},{"id":2413,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6Mzc1NzEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--13d889ae894da0162fbe5bb9fcf0e1d3272b7848/ai-7fd63a58.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"창가 의자에 앉아 팔을 쿠션에 올리고 가정용 혈압계로 혈압을 재는 노년 여성","caption":"관리형은 일차의료 만성질환관리 사업에 등록하고 케어플랜을 수립한 고혈압·당뇨병 환자가 대상입니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"An older woman checks her blood pressure at home, resting her cuffed arm on a cushion beside a window.","caption":"The management track is for patients with hypertension or diabetes enrolled in primary care chronic disease management with a care plan.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"窓辺の椅子に座り、腕をクッションに載せて家庭用血圧計で血圧を測る高齢女性","caption":"管理型の対象は、一次医療の慢性疾患管理事業に登録し、ケアプランを作成した高血圧・糖尿病の患者です。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer mayor se mide la presión en casa, con el brazo apoyado en un cojín junto a la ventana.","caption":"La modalidad de manejo está dirigida a pacientes con hipertensión o diabetes inscritos en el programa de atención primaria para enfermedades crónicas y con un plan de cuidados.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang lansia mengukur tekanan darah di rumah dengan lengan bertumpu pada bantal di dekat jendela.","caption":"Jalur pengelolaan ditujukan bagi pasien hipertensi atau diabetes yang terdaftar dalam program pengelolaan penyakit kronis di layanan primer dan memiliki rencana perawatan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma idosa mede a pressão arterial em casa, com o braço apoiado numa almofada junto à janela.","caption":"A modalidade de acompanhamento destina-se a pacientes com hipertensão ou diabetes inscritos no programa de gestão de doenças crônicas da atenção primária e com um plano de cuidados.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名年長女性坐在窗邊，將手臂放在靠墊上，使用家用血壓計量血壓。","caption":"管理型適用於已登錄基層醫療慢性病管理計畫，並制定照護計畫的高血壓或糖尿病患者。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine ältere Frau misst zu Hause am Fenster ihren Blutdruck, den Arm auf einem Kissen abgestützt.","caption":"Die Betreuungsvariante richtet sich an Menschen mit Bluthochdruck oder Diabetes, die im Programm zur Versorgung chronisch Kranker in der Primärversorgung eingeschrieben sind und einen Versorgungsplan haben.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-11-04T04:26:34+09:00","updated_at":"2026-11-04T04:26:34+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/health-living-incentive-120000-points-eligibility"}