As we know that the existing about health services in Taiwan have received international recognition because they have good quality services and affordable cost. This is as reported by indonesiawindow.com, saying that because of this, makes many Taiwanese who work abroad prefer to return to Taiwan to get the health services rather than having to seek the health services in the country where they work. Besides that, it is also said that these health services are also supported by the Taiwanese national insurance system. For your information, Taiwan has implemented a national health insurance system since 1995, which is a compulsory health insurance system. All people who are citizens of Taiwan and have a family card in Taiwan must participate in national health insurance. But for foreigners who are in Taiwan, especially workers and students, there is no need to worry because the insurance system also covers foreigners. By joining this insurance, they will get international level of medical facilities in Taiwan. and also about the payment for the insurance is based on the category of those who register for the National Health Insurance, there are six different categories to make the calculation of premium payment less burdensome for those with low income. Companies are arranged to pay premiums for their employees, foreign students pay flat premiums, and for those who are less fortunate or retirees get a free pass, the premium is subsidized by the government. Then for foreigner student, there is Foreign Student Insurance (International Student Group Health Insurance). Foreign student insurance of FSI is provided for foreign students who do not qualify for National Health Insurance. A foreign student who does not have a National Health Insurance or NHI is required to enroll in the FSI plan, and the fee will be included in the tuition bill. and if they have registered, foreign students will get several benefits that are not much different from NHI. Then to claim the FSI Insurance, the student can go to authorized hospitals and clinics and pay the medical bills first. Turn in the required documents as below and a signed application form to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) in each university. The OIA in each university will help you send the documents to the insurance company. After reviewing, your will receive the reimbursement directly deposited to your bank account by the insurance company. For some documents that must be prepared are:

1. A Compensation Application Form. (pick up at OIA)
2. The doctor’s diagnosis. (Must have the hospital’s and the doctor’s certified seals/ stamps)
3. The original receipts, photocopied receipts need to be notarized by the hospital.
4. A copy of your passbook cover page shows your name and account number clearly.
5. A copy of your passport/ARC or ROC number sheet.

To find out more about this insurance, you can check again on the website of your destination university or visit the official NHI website www.nhi.gov.tw