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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Japan?
When we asked expats in Japan if healthcare and health insurance are expensive in Japan, they wrote...
"Healthcare and health insurance in Japan can be expensive, depending on the type of coverage and services needed. Generally, the cost of healthcare in Japan is higher than in many other countries due to the high quality of care and the advanced technology used. Health insurance premiums can also be costly, but the government subsidizes a portion of the cost for those who qualify. Additionally, many employers offer health insurance plans to their employees, which can help to reduce the cost," wrote a member who made the move to Japan.
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"I have Social Health Insurance that my job helped set up for me. It's accepted pretty much everywhere as it's a public insurance. I have only needed to do something preventative, though, so I have only paid for medical service in its entirely before," explained one expat living in Tokyo, Japan.
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Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Japan?
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