Family membership
Health insurance provides insurance benefits not just to insured persons, but to their dependent family members. These family members are referred to as “dependents”. Family members must meet certain conditions related to the extent of “family relationship” and “income” before they are authorized as dependents.
Adding a family member
Required documents: | |
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Documents to attach for dependent certification | |
Deadline: | Within five days after the reason for adding the family member arises |
Applies to: | Insured persons for whom the number of dependent family members increases due to marriage, childbirth, etc. |
Submit to: | HR section of each corporation or company (for Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons to health insurance society directly) |
Notes: | See the Description page for information on standards for certifying dependents. |
Removing a family member
Required documents: | |
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Health insurance card (for the dependent to be removed) | |
Elderly benefits card (if issued) | |
A copy of vew Health insurance card (Eligible as a insured person for such as employment) | |
Deadline: | Within five days after the reason for adding the family member arises |
Applies to: |
[Insured persons with dependents who meet the following descriptions]
For details, please check here. |
Submit to: | HR section of each corporation or company (for Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons to health insurance society directly) |
Notes: |