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My wardsNational Health Insurance for foreign residents moving in
Overview
For foreign residents who move into the ward. Anyone registered as a resident must join National Health Insurance, unless they are covered by health insurance at work or by another scheme. Some foreign nationals who are not on the resident register may also be able to join. The National Health Insurance guidebook explains the system in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The page was written by the National Health Insurance and Pension Section, which you can contact for details.
Who must join
Residents registered in the ward must join National Health Insurance, unless they are covered by health insurance at work or by another health insurance scheme.
Foreign nationals not on the resident register
Some foreign nationals who are not on the resident register may also be able to join National Health Insurance. The page on who joins National Health Insurance gives the details.
Guidebook and further information
The National Health Insurance guidebook explains the scheme in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The page 'What is National Health Insurance' explains how the system works.
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