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New National Health Insurance (NHI) cards (Hokensho) will be issued effective on November 1. Each NHI holder should receive the new card in mid-October. If it does not arrive by the end of October, please contact the National Health Insurance Division. The new NHI card is valid for one year except for those who meet the following (1) to (3) categories, where the card type and/or the expiration date may vary.
(1) NHI holders who will be 75 years old by Oct. 31, 2025:
When you turn 75, your National Health Insurance category automatically switches to the “Latter-stage Elderly Medical Care Insurance Card”. You will receive the new card towards the end of the preceding month of your birthday.
(2) Students who have a “Maru Gaku Hihokenshasho” (a student specific NHI Card):
Your present “Maru Gaku Hihokenshasho” is valid through Mar. 31, 2025. If you need another after Apr. 1, 2025, please apply again.
※In order to apply for a new “Maru Gaku Hihokenshasho”, you need your old one and an ID such as your student card that proves your status as a student from Apr. 1, 2025 and onward.
(3) Foreign citizens whose Resident Card (“Zairyu Card”) will expire before Oct. 31, 2025:
Your present NHI card is valid until the day after your Resident Card expires. If your status is extended, you will receive a new card.
※As of December 1, 2024, new issuances and reissues of the current insurance card will end. From now on, the system will be shifted to the “My Number Insurance Card (Maina Hokensho)”. There is a flier included with your new insurance card, so please read it, or if you have any questions, please contact the National Health Insurance Division.
For details: National Health Insurance Division (Kokumin Kenko Hoken-shitsu)
TEL: 072-724-6734 FAX: 072-724-6040
e-mail: kokuho@maple.city.minoh.lg.jp
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