Medical Care In Japan

Getting access to non-emergent medical care in Japan is relatively easy as long as you know a couple of quick pointers.  First and foremost its is important to remember to make sure you have medical insurance that will cover your costs in Japan because as the State Department says the cost of a serious injury in Japan can be up to $120,000 if you don't have insurance.  Though it is important to note that even if you have insurance that will cover everything with no deductible it doesn't always mean that your medical coverage will be free overseas.  This is because many medical facilities charge foreigners the whole fee upfront leaving the patient to collect the reimbursement back from their insurer on their own.  While this may seem like it makes the insurance seem worthless it might be the difference between being out a few grand for a few days or weeks or being out the money forever.  Now when it comes to finding English speaking medical facilities the State Department has compiled a comprehensive list of the various facilities and their contact information.  Now if your medical issue is an emergency or you just need to brush up on how to say a few medical words like "bleeding" in Japanese for your medical visit check out The Guide To Making An Emergency Call In Japan