The Nursing Care Insurance System was introduced on April 1st, 2000. Under this system, people over 40 years of age must pay insurance premiums and will receive nursing care service after 60 years of age depending on their physical condition.
Every Japanese over the age of 40 from April 1st, 2000 is involved in the system. This system is also applicable to non-Japanese who have joined the National Health Insurance (Kokumin Kenko Hoken) or Corporate Health Insurance (Kenko Hoken) systems.
Kobe city distributed a guide of the Nursing Care Insurance System and had home-visit consultations for detailed explanation of the system. Non-Japanese obtained a guide by mail and were offered home-visit guidance if requested.
Non-Japanese may receive information and consultation on the Nursing Care Insurance System at the NGO Foreigner’s Assistance Center. Information and consultation is offered Tuesday - Friday between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm. Please telephone 078-731-6926. Consultation is available for non-Japanese language speakers.