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Long-Term Care Insurance(介護保険)

更新日:2026年10月30日

Long-Term Care Insurance is a mandatory insurance program for people aged 40 
and older. The system provides long-term care benefits to eligible individuals who 
require care services. The program is divided into two insurance groups: 
Group 1: Individuals aged 65 and older 
Group 2: Individuals aged 40 to 64  
[Contact Information] 
Long-Term Care Insurance premium calculation: Hikone Health Insurance and Pension 
Division  
To make a payment plant due to financial struggles: Hikone Credit Management Division

Inquiries

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