Do people who have no income pay National Health Insurance premiums?

The National Health Insurance is a system in which all members pay insurance premiums and help each other in case of illness or injury, so those who do not have income must pay insurance premiums.

The National Health Insurance premium is calculated based on the per capita rate calculated according to the number of members and the "base gross income amount (the amount obtained by subtracting the basic deduction of 330,000 yen from the income during the previous year)" It is determined as the sum of the per capita amount, but the "base gross income amount", which is the basis for calculating the income percent, is based on the income during the previous year, so if there is no income, only the per capita rate Please pay only.

In addition, households that fall below the income standard stipulated by a Cabinet Order can receive a reduction in the statutory standard for the per capita rate, but the reduction in insurance premiums is determined based on the income status of all members belonging to that household. You. If you do not know your income during the previous year, for example, if you have not yet declared your income, please submit it to Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section (27th floor on the second floor).

If you have difficulty paying insurance premiums due to disasters, unemployment, or other circumstances, please contact Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section (27th floor on the second floor). You may be eligible for a reduction in insurance premiums.

Answer:
Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section (No. 27 on the second floor)
Telephone: 045-540-2350 FAX: 045-540-2355