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健康保険
けんこうほけん · kenkō hoken

健康保険 meaning: employee health insurance

What it is

Health insurance for employees. You pay 30% of the doctor's bill. The premium is split with your company and covers dependents at no extra cost.

When you see it

On your payslip and on your insurance card or proof.

What to do

Add your spouse and children as dependents through your HR department.

Take-home pay calculator (手取り)

Related terms

社会保険social insurance被扶養者insured dependent国民健康保険National Health Insurance

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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