Abstract
The issues surrounding dependents under the Health Insurance Act are undergoing significant changes. After the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical expenses for dependents who had been refraining from seeking medical care continue to increase. Meanwhile, the government is implementing and planning various measures to expand social insurance coverage and reduce the number of dependents. In December 2022, the Supreme Court placed certain limitations on insurers’ discretion in recognizing dependents. This paper comprehensively reviews various literature to clarify recent issues concerning dependents and indicates a certain direction.
