Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance is a mandatory program for people aged 40 and older.

The long-term care insurance system provides benefits to people when they need to access long-term care services.  

This system is divided into two different types depending on the age group. 

◆Persons aged 65 and over can access benefits.

◆Persons aged between 40 and 65 need to be recognized by a municipal office for the use of this system. 

(Intractable and rare diseases related to aging, etc.)

When people turn 40 years old, it is compulsory for them to enroll in the long-term care insurance system.  

To access benefits the system offers when the need arises, make sure to pay your insurance premiums on time.  

Should you need more clarifications especially about the following, please contact the Hikone Insurance Pension Division or Credit Management Division.

・How the amount of long-term care insurance premiums are calculated

・What to do when having financial difficulty in paying long-term care insurance premiums.

Inquiries in Japanese： Hikone Insurance Pension Division 0749-30-6112、Credit Management Division 0749-30-6145
Inquiries in Portuguese, English or Chinese (Tue & Wed):Human Rights Policy Division 0749-30-6113