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 March, 2026)  

　・ Exemption from the fee for eligibility verification certificates

Object area

　Areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act in relation to the 2025 earthquake that occurred off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture

Object period

　December 9, 2025 to March 31, 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)