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社保
[shaho] - social insurance

社保 (shaho), short for 社会保険 (shakai hoken), refers to Social Insurance in Japan. It is a comprehensive system designed to provide various benefits to employees and their families. The primary components of 社保 include health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and long-term care insurance.

Health insurance covers medical expenses for employees and their dependents, including hospitalization, outpatient care, and other medical services. Pension insurance provides financial support after retirement, with employees contributing during their working years and receiving benefits upon reaching retirement age. Unemployment insurance offers financial assistance to workers who lose their jobs, helping them sustain themselves while seeking new employment. Workers' accident compensation insurance covers work-related injuries or illnesses, ensuring employees receive medical treatment and compensation for lost wages during recovery. Long-term care insurance supports elderly individuals who require long-term care services, providing financial assistance for in-home care, nursing homes, and other related services.

Employers and employees both contribute to the shaho system through payroll deductions, with contributions calculated based on the employee's salary. Social Insurance is mandatory for most employees in Japan, ensuring access to essential health care, financial support during unemployment, and a secure retirement.


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Frequently Asked Questions

社保 (shaho), short for 社会保険 (shakai hoken), refers to Social Insurance in Japan. It is a comprehensive system designed to provide various benefits to employees and their families. The primary components of 社保 include health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and long-term care insurance.


Social insurance is 社保 (shaho) in Japanese.




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