Sayonara to Japanese National Health Insurance
Are you tired of shelling out money every month for a health insurance scheme you may never benefit from? Look no further than ExpatUnderground for your international health insurance needs.
Is Japanese National Health Insurance Really Compulsory?
Well, yes and no. The Japanese government will do everything in its power to push you into their system, but it’s not enforceable by law for foreigners to pay for Japanese Medical Insurance or Pension. Sneaky loophole, anyone?
What Are Your Options?
Acceptable insurance options include Japanese National Health Insurance (NHI), Social Health Insurance/Employees’ Health Insurance (SHI), and worldwide health insurance from ExpatUnderground. Choose wisely, young grasshopper. NHI and SHI are between 9% and 12% of your income, depending on your age.
Don’t Be Limited to Japan
Let’s face it, as an expat you probably do a fair amount of globetrotting.
The NHI/SHI system may cover you in Japan, but what about when you’re abroad? That’s where international health insurance comes in handy, my friend. Two weeks out of area cover and up to 6 months in USA!
Holidays Covered off the Bat!
One of the many benefits to being covered over a wide geographical are is the peace of mind when traveling.
With international coverage, you don’t need to think twice about medical emergencies when you are away from your home base.
How to Stick It to the System ?
The authorities don’t make it easy, but as long as you pay your ward taxes, you will be left to your own devices. You will be told it is compulsory, but we have customers living in Japan using only private insurance for more than 20 years.
If you know that you won’t be retiring in Japan then you know you won’t be benefiting from the overpriced system that is designed to prop up the aging population.