Protecting yourself in Japan
It is important to stay healthy while living in a foreign country. To do so in Japan, it is essential to have health insurance. At our school, all students are required to sign up for the national health insurance plan.
National Health Insurance
What
is it?
It's a Japanese government insurance plan. All people
who live in Japan more than one year must join.
What
are the benefits?
If you get sick or injured, you only pay 30% of the
doctor's fee. The remaining 70% will be paid by the
government. For instance, if you go to the dentist and
the dentist's fee is 10,000yen, you only have to pay
3,000yen.
How much is the insurance?
It is about 8,000yen to 10,000yen per year. The amount
and payment method differs depending on the city.
Where
can I sign up?
At the City office. When you receive the certificate
of alien registration, you may apply at the same time.
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