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🏥 Health & Insurance Open
Long-Term Care Insurance
10% to 30% of user fee (depending on income)
💡 The Bottom Line
Apply for care certification at City Hall if you need nursing care. Services cost 10-30% of the actual fee.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Seniors 65+ needing care (or 40-64 with specific illnesses)
📋 What
Apply for Care Needs Certification
⏰ When
Anytime when care services are required
📍 Where
City Hall 1F Long-term Care Division / Admin Centers
❗ Why
Required to use nursing care services at subsidized rates (10-30%).
📝 How
Submit the application, undergo an interview/survey, and wait for certification.
⏱ Consultation: 30 mins. Certification results: within 30 days.
📖 Easy Explanation
Those 65+ (or 40-64 with specific conditions) can apply for care certification to access subsidized care services at 10-30% of the cost.
✅ Checklist
- RequiredMailed at age 65.
- OptionalAvailable at the Care Division.
- OptionalNeeded at the window.
- OptionalName and clinic needed to request medical opinion.
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👥 Who Qualifies
- People aged 65+ needing care
- People aged 40-64 with specific diseases
❓ FAQ
When do I join the Care Insurance?
Automatically from age 40. Premiums are paid together with health insurance until 64, then separately after 65.
How do I start using services?
First apply for Care Needs Certification at City Hall. After a survey and medical opinion, your care level is determined, allowing service use.
How long does certification take?
Usually within 30 days. You may be able to use provisional services before the result arrives if urgent.
What is the out-of-pocket cost?
Generally 10% of the service fee. Those with certain income levels may pay 20% or 30%.
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