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Social Insurance & HR Procedures

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Health Insurance Overview

Overview of health insurance and who is covered.

Standard Monthly Remuneration

How standard monthly remuneration is calculated and grade assigned.

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Health Insurance Enrollment and Termination

Procedures for enrolling in and leaving health insurance.

Employees Pension Insurance Overview

How employees pension insurance works and how premiums are calculated.

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Long-Term Care Insurance Premium

Who pays long-term care insurance premiums and how they are calculated.

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Annual Remuneration Report (Teiji Kettei)

How to create the annual remuneration report due every July.

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Monthly Amount Change Report

When and how to file a monthly amount change report for pay changes.

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Dependent Registration and Changes

Criteria for health insurance dependents and how to add or remove them.

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Social Insurance Premium Exemption During Parental Leave

How social insurance premiums are waived during maternity/parental leave.

After Resignation: Voluntary Continuation or NHI

Options for health insurance coverage after leaving a company.

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Social Insurance Premium Payment Schedule

Monthly and annual schedule for social insurance premium payments.

Health Insurance Society vs. Association Kenpo

Differences between the Japan Health Insurance Association (Kenpo) and company health insurance societies.

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Sickness and Injury Allowance Application

How to apply for sickness and injury allowance when off work for 4+ days.

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Maternity Benefits Application

How to apply for maternity allowance and lump-sum birth benefit.

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Estimated Employees Pension Benefit

How to check estimated future employees pension benefit.

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Electronic Filing via e-Gov

How to file social insurance procedures electronically via e-Gov.

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Bonus Payment Report Filing

How to file the bonus payment report after paying bonuses.

Continued Employment After 60 and In-Service Pension

How in-service pension works for employees continuing to work after age 60.

High-Cost Medical Care Benefit

How the high-cost medical care system limits out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Health Insurance Card Management and Reissuance

Managing health insurance cards and applying for replacements.

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Social Insurance Applicable Establishment Notification

How to notify authorities when establishing a new business location subject to social insurance.

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Annual Revision of Association Kenpo Premium Rates

How to check and apply the annual Association Kenpo premium rate revision in March.

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Social Insurance Document Types and Retention Periods

Overview of social insurance document types and their required retention periods.

Voluntary Continuation of Health Insurance

Requirements and procedures for voluntary continuation of health insurance after resignation.

Social Insurance Dependent (Family Member) Enrollment Requirements

Conditions and procedures for enrolling family members as health insurance dependents.

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Social Insurance Premium Exemption During Childcare Leave

How to apply for social insurance premium exemption during childcare leave.

Supporting Sick Pay Claims

How to support employees in claiming sick pay (Shobyo teatekin).

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Electronic Filing of Salary Revision Reports

How to electronically file salary determination and revision reports.

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Rounding Rules for Social Insurance Premiums

Rounding rules for social insurance premium calculations.

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Social Insurance Checklist for Employee Resignation

Checklist of social insurance procedures required when an employee resigns.

Checking Social Insurance Contribution Records

How to check social insurance contribution records via the pension statement and online services.

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Social Insurance Handling for Workers Age 70+

Social insurance rules for employees aged 70 and over.

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Birth Allowance and Maternity Pay Procedures

Employer responsibilities for birth allowance and maternity pay procedures.

Quick Reference for Social Insurance Enrollment and Termination Timing

Quick reference for when to enroll and terminate social insurance coverage by event.

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Applying for Social Insurance Premium Exemption During Childcare Leave

Procedure for exempting social insurance premiums during childcare leave for both employee and employer.

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High-Cost Medical Care System and Employer Support

Overview of the high-cost medical treatment system and how employers can support employees.

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Monthly Standard Remuneration Change Procedures

How to determine and file monthly standard remuneration change reports.

Difference Between Government-Managed and Employer-Managed Health Insurance

Comparing the government-managed health insurance association with company-established health insurance unions.

Onboarding & Offboarding

New Employee Onboarding Checklist

Complete the essential setup steps when you join the company using WorkVell.

Updating Personal Information

Update your address, name, or other personal details in the employee portal.

Offboarding Checklist (Resignation)

Follow the offboarding steps to submit your resignation and complete required procedures.

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Social Insurance Enrollment at Hiring

You must file health insurance and pension enrollment forms within 5 days of hire. Dependent registration must be done at the same time if applicable.

Social Insurance Termination at Resignation

Social insurance coverage ends the day after resignation. Termination forms must be filed and the health insurance card returned within the deadline.

Employment Insurance Procedures & Insured Person Management

Employment insurance is the foundation for unemployment benefits, childcare leave benefits, and more. Employees working 20+ hours/week with 31+ days' expected employment must be enrolled.

My Number Management
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My Number: Collection, Management & Disposal Rules

My Numbers may only be collected for legally mandated purposes (tax withholding, social insurance, etc.) and must be verified, securely stored, and disposed of when no longer needed.

Using e-Gov for Electronic HR Filings

e-Gov lets you complete social insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation filings entirely online. A digital certificate and initial setup are required.