Purpose: This study was to investigate effect of social support on health status in elderly Method: Participants recruited in Chung-Choo city from February 9 to Febtuary 28, 2004. Data was obtained from 'The Multi-dimensional scale of perceived social support and Short Form-12 Health Survey Questionnaire of the elderly aged 65 older. Subjects were 307 to collect data analyzed by the SPSS 11. Results:Results of this study revealed that elderly who live in rural community, male, young age, have a spouse, high education and have a religion measured high score in social support and health status. There was significant positively correlated social support and health status. Conclusion: It is expected to make possible united health and welfare system for elderly of quality of life.