Energy Voucher

Today we are going to learn about the Energy Voucher. The Energy Voucher is a government benefit program that is not yet widely known. Have you ever heard of the Energy Voucher?

1. Key Information

During the hot summer months and cold winter months, people tend to use various home appliances such as fans, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and space heaters much more frequently. Of course, using them is necessary, but there is also concern about whether we are using too much, and a sense of dread about how high the electricity bill will be this month. Personally, I currently live alone and have a stable income, so it is not a major burden for me, but for vulnerable groups, the financial strain can be significantly greater. After looking into it, I found that there is a program called the Energy Voucher, and today I would like to introduce it in detail. What is the Energy Voucher? The Energy Voucher is a program designed to help vulnerable households stay warm in winter by providing energy vouchers that can be used to purchase city gas, electricity, district heating, LPG, or kerosene.

2. Detailed Explanation

As described above, support is provided not only for winter but also for hot summer months, so those who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and reduce their financial burden. Meanwhile, as summers have become hotter and winters colder compared to the past, there are likely many people who need this program more than ever, and it truly appears to be a very beneficial program. Energy Voucher Eligibility Criteria However, not everyone can use the Energy Voucher program, so it is important to first check whether you meet the eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria require meeting both an income standard and a household member standard. Specifically, the applicant must be receiving medical benefits, educational benefits, housing benefits, or livelihood benefits under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act. In this case, housing benefit recipients and educational benefit recipients are eligible for a temporarily increased support amount this year, so please keep this in mind as well.

3. How to Use

Regarding the household member standard, at least one person in the household must fall into one of the following categories. For senior citizens, the person must have been born on or before December 31, 1957, according to their resident registration. For infants and toddlers, the person must have been born on or after January 1, 2016, according to their resident registration. For persons with disabilities, they must be registered under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities. Women who are currently pregnant or have given birth within the past 6 months may also be eligible. Additionally, single-parent families, youth-headed households, persons with severe diseases, persons with severe intractable diseases, and persons with rare diseases are also eligible. If you or any member of your household falls into one of these categories, the household member requirement is considered to be met. Both the income standard and the household member standard described above must be satisfied in order to be eligible to apply for the Energy Voucher.

4. Additional Information

As noted, both criteria must be met to be eligible to apply for the Energy Voucher, so we hope you can apply and receive assistance. However, please be aware that even if you meet the above criteria, there are certain cases where applicants may be excluded from support. Those who apply but are excluded from support include cases where all household members are recipients in welfare facilities, and cases where all household members have been confirmed to be long-term inpatients for a period of three months or more. However, if there is a discharged patient within the application period, application is permitted. Simultaneous receipt of the Energy Voucher along with the Winter Voucher is not permitted. The Winter Voucher includes the Korea Energy Agency's 2025 Kerosene Sharing Card, the Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation's 2025 Charcoal Coupon, and fuel cost support for the winter season under the Emergency Welfare Support Act. If you are eligible to apply for the Energy Voucher,

5. Further Details

you can apply for this year's Energy Voucher program. When applying, both in-person and online applications are available, so you can choose whichever method is more convenient for you. For online applications, you can apply through the Bokjiro website. Elderly individuals who have difficulty applying online can visit their local Community Service Center at their registered address of residence to submit an in-person application. The Energy Voucher support amount varies depending on the number of household members, and larger households receive a greater amount of support. Additionally, if you have a significant remaining balance from your Winter Voucher, you can use it toward your Summer Voucher, and conversely, your Summer Voucher can also be applied to your Winter Voucher. Using these flexibly should help relieve some of the burden of electricity bills during summer and winter.