President Calls Hair Loss a "Survival Issue," Health Ministry Responds

The following news is about hair loss.

Why hair loss medication is not covered by national health insurance has been a very hot topic.

In fact, news has emerged that the government is pushing to expand health insurance coverage for hair loss treatment.

Minister of Health and Welfare Jeong Eun-kyeong announced at a press conference on the 11th that the ministry plans to pursue the inclusion of hair loss treatments in the national health insurance benefits in the second half of this year.

Previously, at the end of last year, President Lee Jae-myung ordered a review of insurance coverage during a work report from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, stating, "There is a growing tendency to perceive hair loss not as a cosmetic issue, but as a survival issue."

Minister Jeong explained, "We determined that gathering opinions was necessary, so the National Health Insurance Service conducted a survey of 1,000 people, which yielded positive results," adding, "We plan to gather further opinions at a forum next month and review the implementation for the second half of the year."

However, intense debate is expected over the extent of coverage that should be provided given the limited financial resources of the national health insurance system.
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