Information about Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Insurance coverage for COVID-19
December 2020,
Dear Members
Information about Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Insurance Coverage for COVID-19:
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we understand that some members (undergraduate and graduate students) may be concerned about contracting the virus themselves.
The "Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Insurance," available to student members of the University of Tokyo Co-op, covers COVID-19 infection, even if you visit a hospital or stay at a hotel or home for treatment, as detailed below. Regarding the
of COVID-19
as an "infectious disease considered an unforeseen accident":
https://kyosai.univcoop.or.jp/news_2/news_detail_801.html
(This treatment may change if the status of the Infectious Diseases Act is revised in the future.)
Please note that if you are not enrolled in the Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid Insurance at the time of infection, you will not be eligible for benefits.
You can check your enrollment status and apply for enrollment at the co-op office, so please inquire at your convenience.
If you are not yet enrolled, please take this opportunity to enroll.
[Co-op counter]
Hongo: Member Center 03-3814-1542 Weekdays 11:00-17:00
Komaba: Co-op Office 03-3469-9050 Weekdays 11:00-17:00
Email address (common) sosen★mail.utcoop.or.jp
(replace ★ with @)
Note: As the actual benefit application procedure involves highly confidential information, applications will be accepted through the "University Co-op Mutual Aid and Insurance Support Line."
