(1) With respect to a person who was or is engaged in any work likely to cause health impairments prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor and who meets the requirements prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Minister of Employment and Labor shall issue a health management card to such person to early detect occupational diseases of such person and to continuously manage his or her health.
(2) Where a person who is issued a health management card applies for medical care benefits referred to in Article 41 of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, he or she may present his or her health management card in lieu of a medical referral regarding the relevant accident.
(3) No person issued a health management card shall transfer or lend it to any third person.
(4) Among the persons issued a health management card, any person who is no longer engaged in work for which he or she is issued a health management card under paragraph (1) may be entitled to receive a health examination corresponding to a special health examination, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
(5) The form and issuance procedures of health management cards, and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.