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Herbal Insurance
Herbal medicine covered by insurance, 30% copay
Herbal Medicine Health Insurance at a Glance
30%
Approx. KRW 40-50K per 10 days
Health Insurance Covered Conditions
6 conditions
20 Days
20 days per condition × 2 conditions
6 Conditions Covered by Insurance
Functional dyspepsia, menstrual pain, and allergic rhinitis are conditions we treat most frequently at Acro Korean Medicine Clinic
Functional DyspepsiaChronic indigestion, bloating, early satiety
DysmenorrheaMenstrual pain, irregular periods, PMS
Allergic RhinitisChronic runny nose, congestion, sneezing
Lumbar Disc HerniationLumbar disc. Added in Phase 2 pilot.
Facial Nerve PalsyFacial palsy, Bell's palsy. Since Phase 1 pilot.
Post-Stroke SequelaePost-stroke sequelae. For ages 65+.
How to Use
Evidence-Based Treatment
Efficacy of Yukgunja-tang for Functional Dyspepsia (SCI)
Research with participation of our Director Park Ji-sun. Meta-analysis of 52 RCTs with 5,475 patients. Yukgunja-tang showed significantly higher efficacy than Western medicine (RR=1.21, P<0.001). J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021.
Pilot Program Usage Status
Based on Ministry of Health and Welfare data (national reference, not Acro clinic data) **Prescription ratio by condition** (National pilot project basis) - Functional dyspepsia — 42.8% - Allergic rhinitis — 27.4% - Lumbar disc herniation — 18.5% - Others (dysmenorrhea, facial paralysis, cerebrovascular) — 11.3% Phase 2 added conditions account for 88% of all prescriptions. *Source: Medical Association News, Dec 2025*
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can anyone get herbal insurance?Coverage applies when diagnosed with an eligible condition at a participating medical institution and the prescription criteria are met. Not all Korean medicine clinics are eligible, so please confirm before your visit. Acro Korean Medicine Clinic is a participating institution.
Q. How much is the copay?Health insurance can be applied for up to 2 conditions per year, with 2 prescriptions of 10 days each per condition. The copay is approximately 40,000–50,000 KRW per 10-day supply (about 30%).
Q. How long does the pilot project last?The Phase 2 pilot project is scheduled until December 2026. After evaluation, it will be decided whether to transition to a full program.
Q. Does insurance cover diet herbal medicine?Diet herbal medicine is not currently covered. Insurance applies only to the 6 designated conditions.
Q. Can insurance be applied to 2 conditions simultaneously?Yes, insurance can be applied to up to 2 conditions per year, with 20 days of 30% co-payment each. Beyond 20 days, additional prescriptions are available at full cost.
Herbal Medicine Covered by Health Insurance
Herbal medicine health insurance pilot program participant · 30% co-pay