National Health Insurance (NHI)

• Objects: According to National Health Insurance Act, any foreigner staying in Taiwan over six months continously is obligated to underwrite an insurance policy under NHI.

• Fee: TWD $ 826 per month (If you are Overseas Chinese Students, who has the proof document of of low-income household, You enable to apply for NHI subsidy. The month fee of NHI will be TWD $ 413.)

◎ Students should pay the fee for six months a time when they are enrolling in the University in a new semester.

(The first semester pay for the fee from Sept. to Feb. of the following year / The second semester pay for the fee from Mar. to Aug.)

NHI Enrollment & Withdrawal Guidelines (Q&A)

Q1: I am insured by the school, but my employer also enrolled me in NHI. What should I do?
A: Please bring your company insurance certificate to the Office of International Affairs to apply for withdrawal from the school insurance.
The school will assist you to avoid duplicate coverage.

Q2: I have resigned and currently have no employer providing insurance. What should I do?
A: Please visit the Office of International Affairs (Ms. Li) to enroll in NHI.

Q3: I was previously insured by my employer, but I have resigned and do not have a new job yet. What should I do?
A: Please bring your previous employer’s withdrawal certificate to the Office of International Affairs to re-enroll in NHI.

Q4: What happens if I am not enrolled in NHI?
A: NHI in Taiwan is mandatory.
For example, if you left your job in May and only realized in November that you were uninsured, you must pay the NHI fees retroactively from May to November.

 Please make sure your insurance status is up to date to avoid penalties and protect your rights.

• Claim Information:

1. The application form of reimbursement of self-advanced medical expenses (Please refer to the attached file.)
2. Certificate of diagnosis
3. The original copy of medical receipt
4. The photocopy of proof of entry and exit (e.g. passport pages with departure and entry stamps)
5. The photocopy of ARC
6. The photocopy of bank account

• Notice:

1. You could claim for an overseas emergency after you're back to Taiwan.
2. If you cannot provide the documents of 2 & 3, the statement about being unable to receive the original copies of the documents should be provided.
3. Those who are ineligible for NHI must underwrite Overseas Student Medical Insurance.