What is the National Health Insurance?

We all want to live well. But I don't know when I get sick or injured. In such a case, you must have some kind of medical insurance so that you can receive treatment with peace of mind.
National Health Insurance is a system in which all members share money and help each other in case something goes wrong.

There are two types of medical insurance systems: employee health insurance, which enrolls through the workplace, a medical system for seniors aged 75 and over, and a national health insurance, in which other people subscribe.
National Health Insurance (National Health Insurance) is made on a regional basis, and is operated jointly by municipalities and prefectures.
All persons except those who are enrolled in the employee health insurance workplace (and those who are receiving welfare) are required by law to take out National Health Insurance.

Members of the National Health Insurance have the "right" to receive medical treatment by insurance, but also have the "duty" to pay insurance premiums.

Please contact Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section in your ward office.