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http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english/index.asp(open another window)
From July 17, 1999, foreigners, staying in Taiwan for at least 4 months and holding Residence Certificate, are eligible for and should enroll in the NHI Program. Foreign employees with specific employers should enroll in the NHI from the date of employment.
All ARC holders are entitled to National Health Insurance. All legal employers and educational institutions will provide insurance for you. Many employers will pay for most, if not all of your health insurance. Talk to your employer about the details.
How does one enroll in the NHI Program?
Foreign employees should provide Xerox copies of Work Permit and Residence Certificate to their place of employment (i.e. employers) in order to enrollment in the NHI program. A foreigner who is the head of an enterprise is eligible for NHI coverage after residing in Taiwan for more than 4 months.
Unemployed foreigners, if they qualify as dependents of an insured person, may enroll under that insured person.
Unemployed foreigners, if not qualified as dependents of an insured person, should bring the Residence Certificate to the local (township, municipal and district) administration offices to enroll in the NHI Program.
For further information, call toll free: 0800-212-369 or contact the Bureau of National Health Insurance (BNHI) headquarters.
Taichung Branch:
Tel: (04) 2258-3988
Address: 66, ShiCheng N. 1st Rd., Taichung City 407 |
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