Help Us Map Shakai Hoken Coverage: Do the Questionnaire at genu.cc/shakaiQ
Help Us Map Shakai Hoken Coverage: Do the Questionnaire at genu.cc/shakaiQ The General Union is conducting a nationwide survey on…
I Didn’t Want to Join Shakai Hoken—Now I’m Thankful I Did
by Chris Flynn In 1995 I got my first full time contract to teach at a Junior College. I was…
Everything You Need to Know About Pension in Japan
Unable to join our pension info session on October 27? No problem! We have the presentation available in PDF and…
Employee Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken): A Superior Healthcare System
(See here for more detailed information)Japan’s Employee Health Insurance (Shakai Hoken) offers significant advantages over the National Health Insurance system…
Making ¥1.48 Million Treatment Affordable: A Health Insurance Success Story
A story from a General Union member. I use a medication called DUPIXENT (dupilumab) to treat my severe atopic dermatitis…
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Check Your Social Insurance Enrolment Eligibility Now Are you getting the social insurance coverage you’re entitled to? A recent discovery…
Unnoticed Pension Non-Enrollment: A Former ALT’s Bitter Experience
A story from union member F.R. I hope this finds you well. I am writing to share my personal experience…
Shobyo Teate: Your Financial Lifeline During Illness or Injury
Are you enrolled in Employee Health and Pension Insurance (Shakai Hoken)? If not, you might be missing out on a…
Big Change in Health and Pension Insurance is Coming
From October 2024, companies with 51 or more employees already enrolled in Shakai Hoken will be required to enroll additional…
Shakai Hoken, a Financial Lifesaver for Unexpected Surgery
How Japan’s High-Cost Medical Expense System caps out-of-pocket costs, eases financial burden, and allows patients to focus on recovery I…
A Tale of Two Teachers: Why Employment Status Matters
Ellie and Maria, both excited to teach English in Japan, joined ECC and NOVA, respectively. Little did they know how…
Shakai Hoken: More Than Just Health Coverage
How Japan’s social insurance system provides peace of mind and financial relief for both routine and chronic health issues Many…
Maternity Leave and the 29.5 Hour Eikaiwa Dance
A testimonial from union member Leslie One thing my grandmother taught me was to always be prepared for what’s ahead.…
From Advocate to Beneficiary: The story of a union leader & paraplegic
-The real benefits only available through shakai hoken- Dennis Tesolat, General Secretary of the General Union, never imagined he’d become…
Are You Ready for the Change? October 2024 is Coming Soon
Most General Union members work in irregular or part-time employment. We now have some important news that could significantly impact…