Healthcare in Tokyo
Expat healthcare in Tokyo, and Japan as a whole, is largely dependent on your employer.
It is mandatory that companies that employ more than nine individuals provide healthcare for their employees, and thus many employers prefer employees use the national healthcare scheme; though expats can decide if they would prefer international private health insurance.
Monthly premiums are based on your annual income, so in your first year in Tokyo these may be small amounts.
Even if you opt for a nationalized healthcare plan, you will be liable for up to 30% of your medical expenses, however, and certain procedures might not be covered. Furthermore, if you are covered by an international health insurance company, you will have to pay upfront and request reimbursement directly from your health insurance scheme.
There are a number of English-speaking doctors, dentists and medical services available in Tokyo. For a comprehensive listing of medical services in your area phone ADMA (03 5285 8088) during office hours and explain your problem to the operator, who will direct you to the nearest English-speaking medical service.
Tokyo Adventist Clinic – most doctors speak English and the reception staff are used to dealing with expats so forms are available in English as well.
www.tokyoeisei.com
Tel: 81 (3) 3392-6161
Shinjuku Kaido Building Clinic – they have doctors who speak fluent English and have specialists in most medical areas.
Tel: 81 (3) 3299-0077
It is mandatory that companies that employ more than nine individuals provide healthcare for their employees, and thus many employers prefer employees use the national healthcare scheme; though expats can decide if they would prefer international private health insurance.
Monthly premiums are based on your annual income, so in your first year in Tokyo these may be small amounts.
Even if you opt for a nationalized healthcare plan, you will be liable for up to 30% of your medical expenses, however, and certain procedures might not be covered. Furthermore, if you are covered by an international health insurance company, you will have to pay upfront and request reimbursement directly from your health insurance scheme.
There are a number of English-speaking doctors, dentists and medical services available in Tokyo. For a comprehensive listing of medical services in your area phone ADMA (03 5285 8088) during office hours and explain your problem to the operator, who will direct you to the nearest English-speaking medical service.
Recommended hospitals in Tokyo
Tokyo Adventist Clinic – most doctors speak English and the reception staff are used to dealing with expats so forms are available in English as well.
www.tokyoeisei.com
Tel: 81 (3) 3392-6161
Shinjuku Kaido Building Clinic – they have doctors who speak fluent English and have specialists in most medical areas.
Tel: 81 (3) 3299-0077
