Government Employees Compensation System
History
Since the enactment of the Government Employees Pension Act in 1960, a compensation system for government employees has been operated accordingly. The government has enacted the Government Employees Compensation Act, by segregating the Government Employees Compensation System from the Government Employees Pension Act on Sept. 21, 2018. This Act helps to create ideal conditions that permit government employees to concentrate on their duties by providing necessary compensation for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occur in the line of duty.
Newly established survivor's relief money
(current survivors' disability pension and survivors' benefit)
(current medical benefits)
Newly established funeral expenses
(current death condolence money)
(current disaster relief money)
(current survivors' benefits for any government employee who died in the line of duty in the face of danger)
Newly established rehabilitation benefits and nursing benefits
- Realizing a comprehensive compensation system composed of “accident prevention, compensation, rehabilitation and active support for returning to duties”
- Guaranteeing the livelihood of the survivors by increasing the benefits
- Simplifying the process and reinforcing expertise in the compensation deliberation system
Overview
The Government Employees Compensation System is a form of legislation which assists in the quick recovery and supports the financial stability of government employees by providing benefits when suffering from injuries, disabilities, illnesses or in the unfortunate event of death in the line of duty.
Eligibility
- A government employee under the State Public Officials Act, the Local Public Officials Act or other Acts
- Other persons prescribed by Presidential Decree among the employees working in government agencies or local governments
* Persons excluded : Military personnel and public officials inaugurated by election.
Financial Management
Government employees compensation benefits are paid through the accident compensation contributions borne by the state and local governments. The “government employees compensation benefit” indicates the total amount required for the benefits paid upon injury, illness, disability or death related to public duties and upon housing loss due to disasters.
Type of Benefits
| Classification | Types of Benefits |
|---|---|
| Medical care benefits | - |
| Rehabilitation benefits | Rehabilitation exercise costs, psychological counseling costs |
| Disability benefits | Disability pension, Lump-sum payment for disability |
| Nursing benefits | - |
| Accident benefits for survivors | Survivors’ disability pension |
| Survivors’ benefits for government employee who died in the line of duty | |
| Survivors’ benefits for government employee who died in the line of duty while under danger | |
| Relief benefits | Disaster relief money, death condolence money |