We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all the victims.

Please be informed that to the people who live in areas where the Disaster Relief Act has been applied and suffered damage, measures of receiving exemption including some medical expenses are applicable.

Object persons

　①The persons who have been hit by disasters such as the collapse of whole or half of the house,

         the fire of  whole or half of the house, and the flooding on the floor or similar damages

　② When the main livelihood maintainer died or suffered a serious injury or illness

　③ When the whereabouts of the main livelihood maintainer are unknown

Handling

　・ Exemption from some medical expenses (personal burden at the counter) of medical institution

　・ Postponement of insurance premium payment deadline for voluntarily and continuously insured persons (until the end of February, 2026)  

　・ Exemption from the fee for reissuing the health insurance card

Object area

　Areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act due to the large-scale fire in Saganoseki, Oita City on November 18, 2025

Object period

　November 18, 2025 to February 28, 2026

   　※ Please contact the Health Insurance Society, Head Office when you apply.

(Related Links)

Application status of the Disaster Relief Act (Cabinet Office Japan, Disaster Management in Japan)