Death

The Health Insurance Society will pay "Funeral Expenses" in the event of the death of an insured person or dependent. It will pay "Funeral Costs" to the person who actually administered the burial of a deceased person in the event of a deceased person with no family members or close friends.

Description
Procedures
FAQ

If the insured person has died

Required documents:

[Documents to attach]

  • Documents certifying the death
    (copies of Death Certificate and Burial Permit or Cremation Permit)
  • Official documents that can be used to confirm the relationship with the insured person if the claimant is not a dependent (Certificate of Residence, removal from the family register, family register copy, etc.)
Deadline: As soon as possible
Applies to:
  • Surviving dependents (Funeral Expenses)
  • The person who actually handled the burial of a deceased person if the deceased person had no family members or close friends (Funeral Costs)
Address inquiries and Submit to: The person in charge of social insurance administration at your company (If you are voluntarily and continuously insured, please inquire with the Health Insurance Society instead.)
Notes: When requesting payment of Funeral Costs, attach receipts indicating the cost of the burial, in addition to the Death Certificate.

If a family member has died

Required documents:

[Documents to attach]

  • Documents certifying the death
    (copies of Death Certificate and Burial Permit or Cremation Permit)
Deadline: As soon as possible
Applies to: Person on whom the deceased was dependent
Address inquiries and Submit to: The person in charge of social insurance administration at your company (If you are voluntarily and continuously insured, please inquire with the Health Insurance Society instead.)
Notes:

In addition, procedures to remove the deceased from dependent status are also required. See the link below for more information

Reference link