Receive reduction or exemption from KEPCO by applying for welfare discount on electricity bill
Along with the cost of living, there are many people who are experiencing economic difficulties due to increased spending on public utilities. It’s good to reduce the cost of public utility bills that you pay every month, but it’s not easy.
To support economic difficulties, there is a policy called welfare discounts on electricity rates supported by KEPCO. This is being implemented to reduce the burden of bills for customers who need social protection. 한전 전기요금 복지할인 대상
Opportunity to reduce or exempt energy welfare fee support through inquiry by Korea District Heating Corporation 좋은뉴스
This system is implemented to alleviate the energy cost burden of the socially underprivileged who have no choice but to consume energy despite economic difficulties. Energy welfare fee subsidy supports district heating fee to beneficiaries.
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Electricity rates are progressively applied according to usage, so the higher the usage, the higher the applied unit price. In addition to electricity rates, there are also energy welfare rates, so check them out and apply.
The burden of electricity bills is very heavy for those who are economically marginalized, such as the low-income class or the disabled, because their income is low and they have no choice but to use a lot of electricity.
Welfare discounts on electricity rates are being implemented to ease the burden on these customers.
Welfare discounts on electricity rates are applicable to the low-income class, the disabled, people of merit, basic recipients, and the next-upper class. The discount rate varies depending on the target, and you can receive a discount of up to KRW 16,000 per month.
From now on, let’s take a closer look at the electricity bill welfare discount and the contents of support for support.
Receive a reduction from KEPCO by applying for a welfare discount on electricity rates.
Receive a reduction from KEPCO by applying for a welfare discount on electricity rates.
Target
Those eligible for subsidy for electricity bills are as follows: It is necessary to check whether you are eligible because it is applied to designated classes and households, not supported according to income standards or specific age groups.
Disabled
Men of national merit, independence men of merit, 5.18 democracy men of merit
Recipients of basic livelihood security, the next upper class
Households with 3 or more children
Households with 5 or more members
Households using life support devices such as oxygen concentrators and artificial respirators due to respiratory disorders or rare intractable diseases
maternity furniture
Support content
For those eligible for support, the amount of support varies depending on the classification. Check the applicable target group according to the following welfare discount amount and receive a discount on your electricity bill.
16,000 won limit on electricity bill for the month
Persons with severe disabilities according to the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act
1st to 3rd class seniors according to the Act on the same courtesy and support as persons of national merit
5.18 1st to 3rd class seniors according to the Act on the Treatment of People of Democratic Merit
One surviving family member who has been transferred the rights of a person of independence and a person of national merit under the Act on the Treatment of Persons of Independence Merit
Recipients falling under Article 7, Paragraph 1, Items 1 to 4 of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act (livelihood, medical benefits)
Up to KRW 10,000 discount on the electricity rate for the month (limited to KRW 12,000 per month in summer)
Recipients who fall under Article 7, Paragraph 1, Items 1 to 4 of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act (housing and education benefits)
Up to KRW 8,000 discount on electricity bill for the month (limit of KRW 10,000 per month in summer)
Those who fall under the following categories as the next-lowest class under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act
Those who receive support under Article 9, Paragraph 5 of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act
Those who receive support under subparagraph 3 item d of attached table 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the National Health Insurance Act
Persons receiving support under Articles 49 and 50 of the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities Act
Those who receive support under Article 5 of the Single-Parent Family Support Act
A person who has been issued a certificate of confirmation of the next-upper class in accordance with Article 38, Paragraph 4 of the Enforcement Rule of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act
30% discount on electricity bill for the month
Residential power or utility power customers
For social welfare facilities established and operated by the state or local governments in accordance with the Social Welfare Services Act or reported to the head of a city/county/district, electricity rates are reduced as stipulated in the bylaws.
However, social welfare facilities that fall under the following laws are not eligible for reduction
Elderly Welfare Act Article 32 Paragraph 1 Senior Welfare Housing
Nursing facilities falling under Article 14, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1, Item D, of the Enforcement Rules of the Elderly Welfare Act
Nursing facilities for the elderly falling under Article 18, Paragraph 1, Item 1, Item D, of the Enforcement Rules of the Elderly Welfare Act
30% discount on electricity bill for the month (limit of KRW 16,000 applied per month)
Households using life support devices such as oxygen concentrators and artificial respirators due to respiratory disorders or rare intractable diseases
Households with 3 or more children
Households with 5 or more members
maternity furniture
How to apply
If it is confirmed that you are eligible after checking the recipient and the support details, you must apply to receive support. You can apply online, in person, or in a variety of other ways. Please apply according to the application method below.
Application Period: Application available at any time
How to apply
Online Application: Apply after signing up at KEPCO Cyber Branch (https://cyber.kepco.co.kr)
Apply by visiting: Community center or KEPCO office in your area of residence
Others: mail, mail, fax, etc.
phone inquiry
Korea Electric Power Corporation (https://cyber.kepco.co.kr) Office
Korea Electric Power Customer Center: 123 without area code
concluding
We looked at welfare discounts on usage fees for electricity, which is closely related to our lives and is always used. If you are eligible, you can receive a monthly discount of KRW 8,000 to a maximum of KRW 16,000.
Welfare discounts on electricity rates reduce the burden of electricity bills and contribute to the realization of energy welfare. It is also helping to improve the quality of life of the socially underprivileged.
As we are experiencing economic difficulties due to ever-increasing prices and rising utility bills, we hope that any amount of support that we can receive will be of financial help to those who are eligible for electricity bill welfare discounts.