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被扶養者
ひふようしゃ · hifuyōsha

被扶養者 meaning: insured dependent

What it is

A family member covered by your health insurance without paying a premium. In general, someone who earns less than ¥1,300,000 a year.

When you see it

When you are hired, and when your family changes.

What to do

Ask your HR department to add them. If the relative's income goes over the limit, report it.

Related terms

健康保険employee health insurance扶養控除dependent deduction

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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