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Frequently Asked Questions about Mie Consultation Center for Foreign Residents (MieCo) 5-8

みえ外国人相談サポートセンター「MieCo（みえこ）」のよくある質問　５～８

2024/01/18 Thursday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

Mie Prefecture has a consultation center for foreign residents. This section contains frequently asked questions and their answers.

For more information about MieCo, click here.

For MieCo FAQs 1-4, click here.

Question 5

Are there any benefits available if I cannot work due to illness or injury?

Answer 5

If you are enrolled in social insurance (Shakai hoken), you can apply for sick pay (Shoubyou Teatekin – 傷病手当金). You can ask your company to request it, or you can request it yourself.

Question 6

I can’t make appointments at the hospital because they are only available in Japanese. What should I do?

Answer 6

The Mieco team can schedule an appointment for you. In this case, they will need to receive your personal data. The center will send you an email with the appointment time and a map of the location in your native language.

Question 7

I would like to know about Japanese classes in Mie Prefecture.

Answer 7

The Mie International Foundation (MIEF) website has a list of Japanese classes in each city with addresses, phone numbers and fees.

Please see here: http://mief.or.jp/wp/sp/kyoshitsumap/

Question 8

I would like to take a Japanese class, but I can’t make a phone consultation. What should I do?

Answer 8

MieCo will assist you with telephone inquiries. In case of Japanese language classes in the Asto Tsu Building, MieCo will assist you on the spot when you need to talk to the class supervisor.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mie Consultation Center for Foreign Residents (MieCo) 1-4

2024/01/18 Thursday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

みえ外国人相談サポートセンター「MieCo（みえこ）」のよくある質問　１～４

Mie Prefecture has a consultation center for foreign residents. This section contains frequently asked questions and their answers.

For more information about MieCo, click here.

For MieCo FAQs 5-8, click here.

Question 1

I received a vaccination ticket against the coronavirus at home. What should I do?

Answer 1

If you wish to be vaccinated, you must make an appointment for vaccination. To make an appointment, you will need to provide information such as your proof number, date of birth and telephone number; the MieCo team can make this appointment for you. They will email your appointment time and a map of the location to you in your native language.

Question 2

I made an appointment for vaccination, but I can’t make it to the scheduled time because I have an urgent matter to resolve. I want to change the appointment date and time.

Answer 2

You need to cancel the current appointment and then make a new appointment. You will know if you can make a new appointment after canceling your appointment. Depending on the situation, it may not be possible to make a new reservation.

Question 3

I have a fever and want to go to the hospital, but they refused me an appointment. What should I do?

Answer 3

MieCo will help you find a medical institution with an outpatient clinic for people with fever and make an appointment. The center will email you appointment times and a map of the location in your native language.

Question 4

​I was infected with the new coronavirus and am recovering at home. I have a persistent fever and would like to receive medication.

Answer 4

MieCo will help you consult a medical professional over the phone.

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