１５. Enrolling in the National Pension System(1) What is the National Pension? (KOKUMIN NENKIN)
Those who live in Japan (between the ages of 20 and 59) must join the NationalPension System. National Pension subscribers are divided into 3 categories inaccordance with their jobs, etc.
The type is not permanent but change in accordance with life styles.
Type(of insuredperson)

Who is Enrolled

Type 1Students
Self-employed persons
Persons without jobs
and their spouses

Type 2

Office workers(employee pension)
Public workers(mutual aid pension)Companies or offices
where they work

Automatic deduction
from salaries and bonuses.
Premiums are determinedaccording to the monthly
salary amount. Employers
and employees bear evenly.

Type 3Spouses supported byType 2 persons

Companies or offices
where the Type 2spouses work

Not required to pay. Theorganization where theType 2 spouses are enrolled
in bear the premium cost.

Enrollment
Procedures

Payment Method

Pay as instructed on theToyohashi City Hall
payment slip sent by theNational HealthSocial Insurance Office.
Insurance and Pension
The monthly insurance fee
Division Window
for 2007 is ￥14,140.

(2) Possible Pensions
National Pension subscribers can receive a pension in the following cases, butsince it is necessary that fixed claim requirements be satisfied, please inquire at theNational Pension window.
a) in the event you become disabled . . . . . . Disability-based pension(SHOGAI KISO NENKIN)b) when a subscriber dies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bereavement-based pension(IZOKU KISO NENKIN)c) principally when you become 65 . . . . . . . . Age-based pension(ROREI KISO NENKIN)(3) When a subscriber changes address or leaves the country
When you move to another city, town, or village, it is necessary to fill out a
Change of Address Form. When you leave the country, return your National
Pension Passbook to a National Pension window since it is no longer necessary topay the pension premium.

(4) When you have difficulty paying the pension premium
If a Type 1 individual cannot pay the pension premium for economic reasons,etc., rather than fall behind in payments, please consult your National Pension
window. A deferment option may be available.

(5) Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments System (Dattai Ichijikin Seido)
A foreigner who paid national or employee pension premiums may be eligible
to receive a lump-sum withdrawal payment if permanently leaving Japan before
receiving any pension payments. Request for an appropriate application form
(Dattai Ichijikin Seikyu-sho), and after you have left Japan, file for a lump-sum
withdrawal from abroad with necessary documents within 2 years of leaving Japanto the Social Insurance Operation Center.
Eligibility Requirementsa) Do not possess Japanese citizenship (may not have dual citizenship,
permanent residents may apply)b) Paid pension premiums for more than 6 months.
c) Do not have a place of residence in Japan.
d) Have never been qualified for receipt pension benefits (including disabilitybased pension).
[Contact Information]＊ If you are enrolled in the National Pension System
Toyohashi City Hall National Health Insurance and Pension Division
National Pension System Supervisor TEL: 0532-51-2290(KOKUHO NENKINKA)＊ If you were enrolled in National Pension or employee pension
Toyohashi Social Insurance Office TEL: 0532-33-4111 (representative)(TOYOHASHI SYAKAI HOKEN JIMUSYO)＊ If you are enrolled in employee pension
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