Death

The Health Insurance Society will pay “Funeral Expenses” in the event of the death of an insured person or dependent. It will pay “Funeral Costs” to the person who actually administered the burial of a deceased person in the event of a deceased person with no family members or close friends.

If the insured person has died

Required documents:
  • Documents certifying the death
    (copies of Death Certificate and Burial Permit or Cremation Permit)
Deadline: As soon as possible
Applies to:
  • Surviving dependents (Funeral Expenses)
  • The person who actually handled the burial of a deceased person if the deceased person had no family members or close friends (Funeral Costs)
Submit to: The department in charge at your company
Address inquiries to: YG Health Insurance Society
Notes: When requesting payment of Funeral Costs, attach receipts indicating the cost of the burial, in addition to the Death Certificate.

If a family member has died

Required documents:
  • Documents certifying the death
    (copies of Death Certificate and Burial Permit or Cremation Permit)
Deadline: As soon as possible
Submit to: The department in charge at your company
Address inquiries to: YG Health Insurance Society
Notes: In addition, procedures to remove the deceased from dependent status are also required. See the link below for more information
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