Childbirth, Childcare, Medical Care And Welfare

1. For mothers and children
2. Child Care
3. Health Examinations
4. National Health Insurance
5. For people with mental or physical challenges
6. The Long-Term Insurance System

The Long-Term Insurance System

Holders of foreign registration cards must enroll in the Long-Term Care Insurance System,if they have permanent residence status or special permanent status, or if they are approved to stay in Japan for one year or more, or if their situation indicates that they can be expected to stay in Japan for one year or more.

You can use the service if:

• You need continuous assistance with daily activities (People who need nursing care.)
  
• You need assistance with housekeeping, dressing and other daily activities but do not need continuous nursing care.
  

How to use the service

Application [Long-Term Insurance Division, Insurance & Welfare Division]

Interview visit

Approval of nursing care

Based on the insured's wishes, a care plan is formulated to suit his or her physical and mental condition and family circumstances

Use the service

How premiums are paid

• Category 1 Insured :
  If you receive 15,000 yen or more in old age pension, retirement pension or others,the premium is automatically deducted from your pension. Others must pay the premium to the city directly.
  
  
• Category 2 Insured :
  

  If you are insured by Japan's national health insurance plan,pay the premium to the city as part of your national health insurance premium.

  If you are insured by another health insurance or a mutual aid society, the premium is automatically deducted from your salary as part of the monthly medical insurance premium.