International students with Alien Residence Certificate who have resided in Taiwan for more than 4months must enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI) program. The National Health Insurance Program is mandatory. Any person who doesn’t enroll is subject to a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$15,000. In addition, this person is required to pay the full premiums starting from the date she or he should have been enrolled. No benefits will be offered before the premiums are paid in full. A notice of penalty violation will be delivered in writing and the fine must be paid on time. If the fines imposed remain unpaid, after a given period of time the case will be referred to the courts for compulsory enforcement.

International students with Alien Residence Certificate who have resided in Taiwan for more than 4 months can enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI) program through the school, the insurance fee is NT$604 per month, student must pay one semester (six months) at one time, total NT$3624.

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