You should submit an application to the group in charge of the National Health Insurance program at the municipal/ward office of your residence.

【When to apply】
Within 14 days of leaving the company

【Documents required】
Upon application, it will be necessary to enter the MyNumber of the head of the household and the applicant on the application form and to present MyNumber confirmation documents.
(1) Document for confirmation of MyNumber (MyNumber notification card, etc.)
(2) Identification document (Residence Card, etc.)
(3) Personal seal (not necessary if the application is signed in person)
(4) Certificate of Loss of Eligibility for Coverage by Employee Health Insurance

※ If the applicant is not the head of the household, the application must be carried out by the head of the household.
※ The Certificate of Loss of Eligibility for Coverage by Employee Health Insurance can be obtained from the company (or the health insurance union of your former employer).  If the company does not have a ready-made format for this document, the group in charge of the National Health Insurance and program at the municipal/ward office can provide a form that can be used for this purpose.  (In the case of Osaka City, this form can be printed out from the Osaka City website.)

Please inquire at the municipal/ward office of your residence for further details.
◆ For residents in Osaka City.