Shinjuku CityHealth insurance
Shinjuku: NHI Premium Reduction / Exemption
新宿区：国民健康保険料の減免
In short: How Shinjuku City handles nhi premium reduction / exemption.If your salary income in Japan last January–December was ¥1.08 million or less, the per-capita premium may be reduced by 70% after you apply. Students and recent arrivals apply at the NHI counter; students must apply every year.(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/kenkou/hoken01_002065_00003.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- If your salary income in Japan last January–December was ¥1.08 million or less, the per-capita premium may be reduced by 70% after you apply. Students and recent arrivals apply at the NHI counter; students must apply every year. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Low-income households get the per-capita part reduced, but all members' income must be known — file a resident tax declaration even if you had no income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | 70% reduction of the per-capita part if salary income in Japan last Jan–Dec was ¥1,080,000 or less (students/recent arrivals; apply each year if a student). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Aimed at students and people who recently arrived in Japan. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Residence card; student ID or admission letter (students). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、国民健康保険料の軽減の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, kokumin kenkō hokenryō no keigen no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for reducing my health insurance premium. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.