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I was hospitalized and ended up paying more than 150,000 yen in medical care costs. I heard I'm eligible to claim high-cost medical expenses. How do I do that?
I was hospitalized and incurred high medical care costs. I should be eligible to receive additional benefits from the Health Insurance Association, but three months have passed, and the benefits haven't been paid. When will the benefits be paid?

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    3 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?
    4 Why are insurance premiums for Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons higher than those for Special-Case Retired Persons?
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