Hospitals
If you become sick or are injured, please seek treatment at a private clinic or other medical practice first. Then go to a general hospital for specialist diagnosis if necessary.
List of medical institutions in Asago City
Asago City Nantan After-Hours Clinic
Seek treatment here if you suddenly take ill on a Sunday or public holiday.Patients can call in advance of being treated here.
| Location | 378-1 Hokkoji, Wadayama-cho, Asago City |
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| TEL | 079-672-5269 |
| Open for treatment on | Sundays, Obon holidays (August 14 *except when a Saturday), New Year's holidays (December 31 to January 3), and national holidays from December to March |
| Opening hours | 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Treatment coverage | Internal medicine and pediatrics |
| Bring with you | Health insurance card or My Number Card, Medical Recipient Card (such as Infant Health Care Recipient Card), and the necessary medical fee |
*An after-hours or public holiday surcharge is added to the medical fee.
Public holiday and emergency medical institutions
Treatment is available at the following medical institutions on days when the Nantan After-Hours Clinic is not open or for conditions it does not cover. Please call in advance of being treated here.
| Name of medical institution | Location | TEL |
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| Asago Medical Center | 392 Hokkoji, Wadayama-cho, Asago City | 079-672-3999 |
| Toyooka Hospital | 1094 Tobera, Toyooka-shi | 0796-22-6111 |
| Yoka Hospital | 1878-1 Yoka, Yoka-cho, Yabu-shi | 079-662-5555 |
Asago Health and Medical Consultation Line Dial 24
This telephone consultation service is available to residents of Asago City only. Your privacy is protected, so please feel free to consult this service.
| TEL | 0120‐135‐990 |
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| Counselors | Doctors, nurses, and public health nurses |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day |
| Consultation and telephone charges | Free |
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Tajima Regional Pediatric Emergency Medical Consultation Line
If unsure whether to go to a hospital when a child is injured or suddenly becomes ill at night, this service can advise how best to respond based on the child’s condition.
| TEL | 0796‐22‐9988 |
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| Counselors | Nurses, etc. |
| Opening hours | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM every day |
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Hyogo Children's Medical Consultation Line
Please consult this service if unsure whether to go to a hospital when a child is injured or suddenly becomes ill.
| TEL |
#8000 *From IP Phone：078‐304‐8899 |
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| Counselors | Nurses, etc. |
| Opening hours |
Weekdays and Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next morning Sundays, holidays, and New Year holidays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM the following morning |
Medical insurance system
Everyone who lives in Japan must sign up for public medical insurance. By everyone paying premiums, this system enables reducing the burden on each other. Treatment is available by paying 30% of the total medical expenses out of pocket. The medical insurance system in Japan includes other health insurance, National Health Insurance, and the Medical Care System for the Elderly Aged 75 and Over.
Always take your health insurance card with you to the hospital. If you don't have a health insurance card with you or are not enrolled in medical insurance, you will have to pay the full medical expenses out of pocket.
Other health insurance
| People who can enroll | Company employees and their families |
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| Procedures | Carry out the procedures and ask any questions you may have at your place of work. |
| Premiums | The premium is determined by your salary, and is deducted from your salary each pay day. |
National Health Insurance
| People who can enroll | People who cannot enroll in other health insurance at a company or other place of employment |
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| Procedures | Carry out the procedures at the City Office Citizens Section or branch Office. |
| Premiums | The insurance premium is calculated annually based on factors such as your income and number of family members. You will receive a Premium Notice and a Payment Statement from the City Office. Please use the Payment Statement to pay at a bank, post office, or convenience store. You can also pay with a smartphone app. |
| When procedures are necessary | In case of change of address, change of head of household, childbirth, or death |
For inquiries contact
Citizens Section
TEL:079-672-6120Medical Care System for the Elderly Aged 75 and Over
| People who can enroll | A person who is 75 years of age (or 65 years of age with certain disabilities certified after application) or older |
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| Procedures | Carry out the procedures at the City Office Citizens Section or branch Office. |
| Premiums | Premiums are either deducted from the pension or paid by Payment Statement, bank transfer, etc. |
For inquiries contact
Citizens Section
TEL:079-672-6120Reimbursement of medical expenses
If you go to the hospital without your health insurance card, you must pay the full medical expenses out of pocket. A reimbursement of the portion that insurance covers is available by applying afterwards with your insurance card and other necessary items.
Where to apply
| People insured by other health insurance | The employer |
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| People insured by National Health Insurance | City Office Citizens Section or branch Office |
| People enrolled in the Medical Care System for the Elderly Aged 75 and Over | City Office Citizens Section or branch Office |
Death
When a family member or a person who lives with you dies, regardless of nationality, the death is notified to the City Office. The Notification of Death Form is submitted together with the death certificate prepared by the doctor who confirmed the death.
| When procedures are necessary | The necessary documents | Time limit |
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Within 7 days from the date of learning the fact of death |
*Please return the residence card or special permanent resident certificate of the deceased to the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days from the date of death.