National Health Insurance (NHI)
1.Relevant Regulations
National Health Insurance Act (please click the link)、Enforcement Rules of the National Health Insurance Act (please click the link)
2.National Health Insurance (NHI) is a mandatory social insurance program. Mainland Chinese students who hold valid identity/ Taiwan Entry and Exit Permit documents and meet any of the following conditions in Taiwan should participate in the NHI：
(1) Resided continuously for 6 months.
(2) Leave Taiwan once for no more than 30 days, and the actual duration of residence in Taiwan is 6 months or longer after deducting the number of days abroad.
(3) Holds the nationality of the Republic of China and has been registered as a resident in Taiwan for 6 months.
3.Eligibility for NHI Participation Schools collect 6 months of insurance premiums each semester in advance. The monthly premium is NT$1,377, of which the insured person pays NT$826, and the government subsidizes NT$551.
4.During their study period, the Overseas Students Advising Division is responsible for managing the National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage of mainland Chinese students enrolled in schools. This includes tracking students' NHI status and ensuring that the insurance covers them during their study period.
5.Loss of NHI Eligibility due to Expired Taiwan Entry and Exit Permit
When the Taiwan Entry and Exit Permit expires, the eligibility for enrollment in the NHI is interrupted. The individual must wait for 6 months after re-establishing residency before being able to rejoin the NHI. Therefore, it is recommended that an extension of the Taiwan Entry and Exit Permit be applied before its expiration date to avoid losing NHI coverage while maintaining the right to medical treatment.
6.Not all Medical Treatments are Covered by NHI
According to the regulations of the NHI, when illness, injury, or childbirth accidents occur, the NHI will provide coverage in accordance with the law. However, preventive surgeries, vaccinations, and other items (such as hepatitis B vaccinations, health checkups, etc.) are not covered.
7.Individuals holding the nationality of the Republic of China are required to enroll in the NHI with their family members (direct blood relatives) or enroll themselves at the public offices/branches of the NHI Bureau in their registered domicile (township, city, or district) in accordance with the regulations.