Insurance

The National Health Insurance

Wild Hair Students generally enroll in the National Health Insurance system once they arrive in Japan. Under this system, you must pay monthly premiums. You will be issued an insurance card, which allows you to receive medical treatment at only 30% of the cost by showing the card at a medical facility. You enroll at the civic center of the ward where you reside in Tokyo. The cost varies depending upon the ward where you live but the cost for one year is usually around ¥15,000. On top of this, the insurance students with student visas obtain from Yoshida covers the 30% not paid for by National Health Insurance in the case of sickness or accidents, so a student who crashes their bicycle is 100% covered in cases of injury! (Wounded pride is not covered.)

more detailed: The National Health Insurance(PDF-2771 kb)
Student Insurance

The insurance fee covers basic liability insurance for all students while they attend classes at Yoshida. In addition, students with student visas are covered at school and outside of school for both accidents and general sickness. The insurance is good for as long as the student studies at Yoshida, whether for six months or two years, with no annual renewal fee.

more detailed: Student Insurance(PDF-853 kb)
Insurance Coverage (Student Visa students only)
 
Indemnity for loss of life and permanent disability ¥2,000,000
Liability compensation ¥30,000,000
Indemnity for medical treatment expenses ¥100,000
Relief person expense ¥1,000,000