If you take time off from work due to sickness

"Injury and Sickness Allowance" is paid when an insured person unable to earn a salary or other income while unable to work due to a nonoccupational sickness or injury.

If you take time off from work due to sickness

Required documents:
Deadline: As soon as possible
Applies to: Insured persons taking time off from work due to sickness (those satisfying all four conditions below)
Address inquiries and Submit to: Health Insurance Society
Notes:

You must satisfy all four of the following conditions to receive this allowance:

  • You must be undergoing treatment for the sickness or injury
  • You must be unable to work due to the treatment
  • You must have missed work for at least three consecutive days
  • You must be unable to earn your salary or other income