| NHI Program |
| *********************************************************** |
| 1. NHI Qualification: |
| International students with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have |
| resided in Taiwan for more than four months are required to enroll in the |
| National Health Insurance (NHI) program immediately. |
| 2. Insurance Premium Payment: |
| Newly admitted students and transfer students with an ARC who have |
| resided in Taiwan for more than four months must bring their ARC, one |
| bust photo, application form and insurance premium to the Office of |
| International Programs (2 nd floor of Administration Building) for enrollment |
| in the NHI program. Regular students pay the premium during registration |
| in each semester. The premium for students enrolled in NHI is NT$3,954 |
| per Semester/NT$659 per month (First term of payment is covered from |
| Sept. to February of the next year; Second term of payment is covered from |
| Mar. to Aug. and Insurance Premium Payment is subject to change) |
| 3. Termination of NHI: |
| International students who graduate from school, expel from school or |
| suspend from school will lose the right to participate in the NHI program. |
| Please make sure to return your NHI card to the Office of International |
| college in Taiwan are not eligible to reapply for admission Programs |
| (2 nd floor of Administration Building ) and pay any premiums due |
| in full before leaving Taiwan . |
| 4. Suspension and Re-Insurance: |
| International students plan to leave Taiwan for more than 6 months, please |
| come to the Office of International Programs to apply for the Suspension |
| and overpay insurance premium. When traveling overseas after a short |
| period of time and then returning to Taiwan with a valid ARC, international |
| students must enroll in the NHI program again. |
| 5. NHI Medical Services: |
| In cases of illness, injury, and childbirth, the beneficiaries can receive |
| medical services; including medication, outpatient and inpatient services |
| from NHI contracted healthcare providers. The beneficiaries must |
| pay co-payments for receiving medical services and follow medical regulations |
| 6. Medical Expenses Reimbursement: |
| In cases where beneficiaries receive medical services overseas, such as |
| unexpected medical needs or childbirth, they are entitled to claim |
| reimbursement. They should make their claim within six months after the |
| unexpected occurrence with receipts, including detailed service items and |
| documents of diagnosis. |
| 7. Penalty for Violations: |
| The National Health Insurance Program is mandatory; any person who is |
| qualified for this Program must enroll in the National Health Insurance |
| Program. Any person who doesn`t enroll is subject to a fine of NT$3,000 |
| to NT$15,000. In addition, this person is required to pay the full premiums |
| starting from the date she or he should have been enrolled. No benefits |
| will be offered before the premiums are paid in full. A notice of penalty |
| starting from the date she or he should have been enrolled. No benefits |
| violation will be delivered in writing and the fine must be paid on time. If |
| the fines imposed remain unpaid, after a given period of time the case will |
| be referred to the courts for compulsory enforcement. starting from |
| the date she or he should have been enrolled. |
| 8. Contact Information: |
| ?€ Office of International Programs |
| Tel: +886-3-2651230~33 |
| Fax: +886-3-265-1239 |
| E-mail: chchiu@cycu.edu.tw |
Home>
About CYCU >
Q&A >