Medical insurance

Those who are registered residents in Japan are obliged to enroll in the public medical insurance.
Upon enrollment, you will receive the “insurance card”.
You need to bring your “insurance card” when you visit a hospital.
By having medical insurance, you pay less yourself when you go to the hospital.
There are three types of medical insurance.

(1)Social insurance

Company employees and their family members are eligible for social insurance.
Your company will process the application.
The insurance premiums are paid from your monthly salary.

(2)National Health Insurance

People who do not have insurance for (1) are covered.You will complete the procedure when you register as a resident at the City Office.

(3)Late-stage elderly medical care insurance

Those aged 75 (65 with certain disabilities recognized) and older are covered.
You will complete the procedure when you register as a resident at the City Office.

What to bring

Document that shows your personal number (My Number) Identification document (such as Residence Card, passport and driver’s license)