Medical Treatment Procedures for Foreign Residents in Japan (Varies by Residence Status & Insurance Coverage)
Procedure:
Enroll in NHI at your local municipal office
Receive your insurance card (typically issued within 2 weeks)
Present the insurance card when visiting medical institutions
Pay copayment (typically 30% of costs)
Features:
Features:70% of medical expenses covered
Accepted at all medical facilities
Premiums calculated based on previous year's income
Procedure:
Enroll through your employer
Receive your health insurance card
Present the card when receiving treatment
Pay copayment (typically 30%)
Features:
Coverage extends to dependents
Eligible for high-cost medical expense benefit system
Procedure:
Contact medical facilities directly (English-speaking hospitals recommended)
Pay 100% of medical costs out-of-pocket
Keep receipts for potential overseas insurance claims
Features:
Medical expenses can be significantly higher
Emergency treatment available regardless of insurance
Procedure:
Receive procedural assistance from your institution's international office
Present insurance card for 30% copayment
May utilize special subsidy programs for students
Features:Dedicated support systems available
Potential additional cost reductions
Procedure:
Confirm travel insurance coverage
Select English-speaking medical facilities
Pay full costs (may claim reimbursement later)
Company information
Please be advised that blue elephant LLC assumes no responsibility for the treatment or surgical information provided by registered medical institutions, or for any transactions that arise between users and medical institutions. Thank you for your understanding.