【NHI】

1、Intro: Taiwan’s NHI is a compulsory program. Its coverage extends to virtually all the population in Taiwan. With this safety net, everyone is protected: if anyone falls ill, gets injured, give birth etc. they can receive medical service.

2、Who is qualified? Foreign students enrolled in educational institutes in Taiwan and have ARCs may join the NHI from the time they have resided in Taiwan for 6 full months. (During this 6-months-period they are permitted to leave Taiwan only once, for no more than 30 days).

3、How to join? Foreign students with ARCs can join the NHI with the assistance of OIA, Division of International Students Affairs

4、Period of Insurance Cover：Sept to Feb in the fall semester, March to Aug in the spring semester

5、Special notes：

(1) When any student graduates, suspends their studies or drops out etc. They need to come to OIA to apply to transfer/cancel their NHI.

(2)Any further details please check the NHI webpage: http://www.nhi.gov.tw/English/