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国民健康保険
こくみんけんこうほけん · kokumin kenkō hoken

国民健康保険 meaning: National Health Insurance

What it is

City hall health insurance for people without company insurance: freelancers, unemployed people and students. It is based on the previous year's income and the number of people in the family.

When you see it

In the letter that arrives in June or July.

What to do

Left your job? Sign up at city hall within 14 days. Income dropped? Ask for a reduction.

What is this letter?

Related terms

健康保険employee health insurance市役所city hall督促状overdue notice

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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