Japan probing abuse of health insurance system by foreign residents
(WorldNews Japan)

The Japanese government has begun a nationwide probe into foreign residents exploiting the country`s public health insurance system and abusing loopholes in the scheme, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is checking with municipalities to investigate cases involving foreigners who have inappropriately acquired residential status to make themselves eligible for public health insurance and skirt paying costly medical fees, the sources said. (Foreigners lining up to get residence cards) [File photo] The ministry will compile...