Joining national health insurance
Overview
How to join Itabashi's national health insurance when your situation changes, for example after leaving a workplace health insurance, moving in from another city, a birth in the household, or the end of public assistance. The notice is due within 14 days of the change, and a late notice can mean paying premiums backwards. Notices can be made at the counter, online through My Number Portal, or by mail.
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- Notify within 14 days of the change.
- Bring the documents for your situation to counter 22 (South Building, 2nd floor), or to a citizen office.
- Or apply online through My Number Portal, or by mail.
What to bring
- Health insurance loss certificate from your former insurer
- Health insurance qualification confirmation, if someone in the household is already insured
- Transfer certificate from your previous city, ward or town
- Maternity and child health handbook, for a birth
- Public assistance cessation notice, for ending welfare
- ID: My Number card, driver's licence or passport
- My Number confirmation for the head of household and everyone joining
- Bank card, passbook and registered seal
Where
Health Insurance and Pension Section, Itabashi Ward Office
South Building, 2nd floor, counter 22
Contact
National Health Insurance qualification unit, 03-3579-2406 (automated voice response)
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