Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Society and Welfare

Pension System

Welfare Pension

National Pension

One-Time Pension Withdrawal Payments

Welfare Pension

The welfare pension applies to workers under the age of 70, except those who are employed as short-term, temporary workers. Employers enrol their employees at the social insurance office, and contributions are paid in conjunction with health insurance premiums ( >> Health Insurance System). Pension contributions are calculated by multiplying the same average monthly income as for health insurance ( >> Health [Social] Insurance). The payment is shared equally by employee (withheld at source) and employer (to be deducted from your salary and bonus). For more details please contact your local social insurance office.