Japan National Health Insurance (JNHI)

All residents of Japan are required to enroll in a public health insurance plan. The system allows everyone to receive a medical treatment by only paying a portion of the medical expenses (generally 30%).

【Benefits provided by JNHI】

（For more detail information, please visit Toyohashi city website）

Medical fee

Insurance subscribers generally pay 30% for your health care at medical institution in Japan. * Please note that some treatments are not covered by insurance, and you must check with the hospital in advance, e.g. for dental treatment or hospitalization.

【Procedures】

Please apply for an enrollment of National Health Insurance at the Insurance & Pension division at the city hall within 14 days of becoming a resident of Toyohashi City.

When you return to your country or leave Toyohashi, please return your Health Insurance Card and settle your payment at the Insurance & Pension division.

【Insurance premium】

Residents with no income in Japan for the previous fiscal year receive a reduction on their insurance premium, for a monthly payment of about less than ¥2,000.
Insurance premiums are collected by using the payment slip on the last day of each month.