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Can I join if I plan to start my own business after retirement?

Yes, as long as you satisfy the eligibility requirements for joining the system, since the IBM Japan Health Insurance Association's Medical Care System for Retired Persons has no restrictions regarding members' income.

HIA’s Medical Care System for Retired Persons (Special-Case Retired Persons Medical Care System)

	My wife has income from part-time work and other sources. Can I name her as a dependent?
	I'm currently a Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Person. But since I recently got married, I want to become a dependent under my husband's health insurance. Can I withdraw from this insurance system?
	I moved to a new address. Do I need to submit notice of change of address for my health insurance card? What should I do about the address indicated on the back of the card?
	Why are insurance premiums for Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons higher than those for Special-Case Retired Persons?
	Can I use health insurance to pay for treatments for recurring pain from an injury treated several years ago?
	After leaving my job where I was under IBM health insurance, I went to work at another company, I plan to quit that job soon. Can I become a Special-Case Retired Insured Person under IBM health insurance?
	We recently had a baby. I submitted a claim for the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant. When will the claim be paid?
	Can I receive insurance benefits if I fall ill while traveling overseas?
	How should I submit claims for childbirth costs or optional examinations?
	Am I required to join the IBM Japan Health Insurance Association's system?