How good is the health insurance coverage?
Quite good. The national health insurance system covers 80% of medical expenses of illness, including some dental coverage. The remaining 20% less a 5,000 deductible is covered by the JET Programme Accident Insurance policy. (By and large, coverage is comparable to most insurance policies in the United States. Some restrictions do apply, so please contact your nearest Consulate General of Japan or the Embassy of Japan for details of coverage.
