Navigating Health Insurance in Japan

### Health Insurance - **Enrollment Requirements:** All residents must enroll in a health insurance plan. - **Insurance Premiums:** Premiums vary based on income and the type of insurance. - **Benefits:** Coverage includes medical consultations, treatments, and hospital care. ### National Health Insurance - **Enrollment Requirements:** For people not covered by employer health insurance, including the self-employed. - **Enrollment and Withdrawal:** Applications are handled at local municipal offices. - **Insurance Premiums:** Determined by income and household size. - **Benefits:** Offers comprehensive medical coverage similar to employer-based plans. --- Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第7版 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.