Insurance query
Isn't health insurance in Japan different from "kaigo hoken?" And, is it true that if a permanent resident with a legitimate visa stops paying the health insurance premiums that basically nothing can be done? In other words, the "kuyakusho" will eventually remove the person's name from its mailing list?
"Kaigo hoken" is a special insurance recently begin to provide for taking care of the elderly. It provides for special treatment for those who are older and unable to take care of themselves.
"Kenko hoken" is "health insurance" and covers medical needs. The kenko hoken system is based on all paying into the system and has no "pre-existing" requirements. You can also be reimbursed to an extent for (emergency) treatment received overseas.