Eligibility: Persons whose previous year’s income was less than a determined amount or those who have difficulties making national pension plan payments due to unemployment etc.
To Apply: Fill in an application form available at your local ward office’s Kokumin nenkin-kakari, National Pension Plan Section and submit it at the same place. At the time of application, please bring ①National Pension Plan Handbook ②Seal (Unnecessary if the applicant is providing his or her own signature) ③Those who have moved from other cities, please bring documents showing the previous year’s income. ④If unemployment is the reason for application, please bring an unemployment slip, etc.
Inquiries: Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Health Insurance and Pension Division (045) 671-2418 (*J) Fax (045) 664-0403