Eligible Residents (Insured)

Japan has a public medical insurance system that can be used for safe medical care when a person becomes ill or injured. Persons who meet either of the following conditions are eligible for the Late-stage elderly Healthcare System (managing agency: Hiroshima Prefecture Regional Association for Late-stage Elderly Healthcare).

1. Persons 75 years or older
2. Persons between 65 and 74 years who have been certified with certain specified disabilities by the Hiroshima Prefecture Regional Association for Late-stage Elderly Healthcare (For the application procedure, contact the the Longevity and Health Services Division at the ward office where you live or branch office).

However, persons who meet one of the following conditions are not eligible for the Late-stage Elderly Healthcare System.

1. Those without Hiroshima City recorded in their Basic Resident Register
2. Have residency permission for less than 3 months
3. Receiving livelihood protection
4. Receiving assistance benefits to a Japanese war orphans left in China

Inquiries regarding this site

健康福祉局　保健部　保険年金課　福祉医療係
Tel:082-504-2158/Fax:082-504-2135
E-mail:shahonen@city.hiroshima.lg.jp