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General NHI premium rate
5.17%NHI Act Art. 18; Executive Yuan announcement (effective 2021.01.01)
Supplementary NHI premium rate
2.11%NHI Act Art. 31
Average number of dependants factor (2025)
0.56National Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法); NHIA announcement
Minimum insured payroll (2025, aligned with minimum wage)
NT$28,590全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Maximum insured payroll (Grade 61, highest tier, 2025)
NT$219,500全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Self-employed (Category 1-2) contribution ratio
100% (insured bears full premium)NHI Act Art. 27
Employee (Category 1-3) contribution ratio
30% (employer 60%, government 10%)NHI Act Art. 27
Category 2 (occupational union member) insured contribution ratio
Insured 60%, Government 40%NHI Act Art. 27
Category 3 (farmers, fishermen) insured contribution ratio
Insured 30%, Government 70%NHI Act Art. 27
Premium formula for employees (Category 1-3)
Monthly premium = Insured payroll × 5.17% × (1 + dependants) × 30%NHI Act Art. 18; NHI Act Art. 27
Premium formula for self-employed/employers (Category 1-2)
Monthly premium = Insured payroll × 5.17% × (1 + dependants) × 100%NHI Act Art. 18; NHI Act Art. 27
Premium formula for union members (Category 2)
Monthly premium = Insured payroll × 5.17% × (1 + dependants) × 60%NHI Act Art. 18; NHI Act Art. 27
Insured payroll Grade 1 (minimum)
NT$28,590全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 6
NT$33,300全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 7
NT$34,800全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 8
NT$36,300全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 10
NT$40,100全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 15
NT$50,600全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 20
NT$60,800全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 25
NT$72,800全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 30
NT$87,600全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 40
NT$115,500全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 50
NT$150,000全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Insured payroll Grade 61 (maximum)
NT$219,500全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Self-employed minimum declaration (2025)
NT$28,590 (minimum wage)全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Employer with <5 employees — minimum insured payroll declaration
NT$38,200 (average of Category 1-3 members, from Jan 2024)全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Professionals with <5 employees — minimum insured payroll (average)
NT$38,200全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Professionals (lawyers, CPAs, doctors, architects) with ≥5 employees — must declare at maximum tier
NT$219,500 unless proven lower全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Freelancers without employees (小專技) — minimum insured payroll
Grade 6 (NT$33,300)全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Supplementary premium trigger — bonus (single payment)
>4× monthly insured payroll in single payment; 2.11% on excessNHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium trigger — part-time salary (single payment)
≥NT$28,590NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium trigger — professional practice income (single payment)
≥NT$28,590NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium trigger — dividends (single payment)
≥NT$28,590NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium trigger — interest income (single payment)
≥NT$28,590NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium trigger — rental income (single payment)
≥NT$28,590NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Supplementary premium cap — maximum single payment subject to premium
NT$10,000,000NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Maximum supplementary premium per single payment
NT$211,000 (2.11% × NT$10,000,000)NHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
General premium (self-employed) payment due date
By the last day of the following month (monthly)National Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法)
General premium (employer remittance for employees) due date
By the last day of the following month (monthly)National Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法)
Supplementary premium remittance due date (payer)
By the last day of the month following paymentNHI Act Art. 31; Supplementary Premium Regulations
Late general premium penalty — daily surcharge
0.1% per day overdue (滯納金)NHI Act Art. 35
Late general premium penalty — maximum cap
15% of premium owedNHI Act Art. 35
Benefits suspension threshold (non-payment)
>2 months non-paymentNational Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法)
NHI general premiums — income tax deductibility (itemised)
Fully deductible, NO capIncome Tax Act Art. 17 (itemised deductions)
Other insurance premiums — income tax deduction cap (per person per year)
NT$24,000Income Tax Act Art. 17 (itemised deductions)
Maximum number of dependants registerable under one insured person
Up to 3 dependantsNational Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法)
New business NHIA registration deadline
Within 30 days of starting businessNational Health Insurance Act (全民健康保険法)
Overseas absence threshold to apply for NHI suspension (停保)
>6 months outside TaiwanNHI Act Art. 22
Waiting period before NHI reinstatement after suspension
3-month waiting period (or pay arrears for gap)NHI Act Art. 22
Maximum annual NHI premium (self-employed, Grade 61, 3 dependants)
NT$219,500 × 5.17% × 4 = NT$45,393/month; NT$544,716/yearNHI Act Art. 18; 全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement)
Section 1 Quick Reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan (Republic of China / 中華民國) |
| System | National Health Insurance (全民健康保險 / NHI) |
| Currency | TWD / NTD (New Taiwan Dollar) only |
| Governing legislation | National Health Insurance Act (全民健康保險法) |
| Regulator | National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA / 衛生福利部中央健康保險署) |
| Portal | nhi.gov.tw |
| General premium rate | 5.17% (since January 1, 2021) |
| Supplementary premium rate | 2.11% (since January 1, 2021) |
| Validated by | Pending — requires sign-off by a Taiwan CPA or labour law practitioner |
| Skill version | 1.0 |
Core Contribution Parameters (2025)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| General premium rate (一般保險費率) | 5.17% |
| Supplementary premium rate (補充保險費率) | 2.11% |
| Average number of dependants factor | 0.56 (as of 2025) |
| Minimum insured payroll | NT$28,590 (aligned with minimum wage 2025) |
| Maximum insured payroll | NT$219,500 (Grade 61, highest tier) |
| Self-employed contribution ratio | 100% (insured bears full premium) |
| Employee contribution ratio | 30% (employer 60%, government 10%) |
Insured Categories Relevant to Self-Employed
| Category | Who | Premium Split |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1-2 | Employers, self-employed, professionals practising independently | Insured 100%, Government 0% |
| Category 1-3 | Employees of ≥5 person firms | Insured 30%, Employer 60%, Gov 10% |
| Category 2 | Members of occupational unions without specific employer | Insured 60%, Government 40% |
| Category 3 | Farmers, fishermen | Insured 30%, Government 70% |
| Category 6 | Veterans, low-income, others | Various (mostly government-subsidised) |
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown insured category | Check registration status at NHIA |
| Unknown insured payroll | Use minimum (NT$28,590) until confirmed |
| Unknown number of dependants | Assume 0 dependants until confirmed |
| Self-employed vs union member | Self-employed if registered business; union if no specific employer |
| Unknown supplementary premium liability | Flag for verification |
Insured Payroll Bracket Table (Selected Tiers, 2025)
| Grade | Monthly Insured Payroll (NT$) | Self-Employed Premium (0 dependants) | Self-Employed Premium (1 dependant) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28,590 | 1,478 | 2,956 |
| 6 | 33,300 | 1,722 | 3,444 |
| 7 | 34,800 | 1,799 | 3,598 |
| 8 | 36,300 | 1,877 | 3,754 |
| 10 | 40,100 | 2,073 | 4,146 |
| 15 | 50,600 | 2,616 | 5,232 |
| 20 | 60,800 | 3,143 | 6,286 |
| 25 | 72,800 | 3,764 | 7,528 |
| 30 | 87,600 | 4,529 | 9,058 |
| 40 | 115,500 | 5,971 | 11,942 |
| 50 | 150,000 | 7,755 | 15,510 |
| 61 | 219,500 | 11,348 | 22,696 |
Premium = Insured Payroll × 5.17% × (1 + number of dependants). Rounded to nearest NT$.
Rules for Self-Employed Payroll Declaration
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum declaration | Must declare at least NT$28,590 (minimum wage 2025) |
| If employer with ≥5 employees | Must declare at highest tier or prove lower income |
| If employer with <5 employees | Must declare at least the average of Category 1-3 members (NT$38,200 from Jan 2024) |
| Professionals (lawyers, CPAs, doctors, architects) with ≥5 employees | Must declare at maximum tier (NT$219,500) unless proven lower |
| Professionals with <5 employees or no employees | May self-certify; minimum = average (NT$38,200) |
| Freelancers without employees (小專技) | Minimum = Grade 6 (NT$33,300) |
What Triggers Supplementary Premium table
| Income Type | Trigger Threshold | Rate | Payer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus (exceeding 4× monthly insured payroll) | >4× monthly insured payroll in single payment | 2.11% on excess | Employer deducts |
| Part-time salary (non-primary employment) | Single payment ≥NT$28,590 | 2.11% | Employer deducts |
| Professional practice income (執行業務收入) | Single payment ≥NT$28,590 | 2.11% | Payer deducts |
| Dividends (股利所得) | Single payment ≥NT$28,590 | 2.11% | Payer deducts |
| Interest income (利息所得) | Single payment ≥NT$28,590 | 2.11% | Bank deducts |
| Rental income (租金收入) | Single payment ≥NT$28,590 | 2.11% | Tenant/payer deducts |
Supplementary Premium Caps
| Limit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Maximum per single payment | NT$10,000,000 (supplementary premium capped at this) |
| Maximum supplementary premium per payment | NT$211,000 (2.11% × NT$10,000,000) |
Exemptions from Supplementary Premium
| Situation | Exempt? |
|---|---|
| Self-employed person's own professional income already included in insured payroll | YES |
| Dividend income of those in government-subsidised categories (Category 5, 6) | YES |
| Interest income below NT$28,590 per single payment | YES (below threshold) |
| Salary from primary employer | YES (covered by general premium) |
| Retirement pension / severance | YES |
| Income of low/middle-income households | YES |
Freelancer receives a single payment of NT$100,000 from a client for professional services:
Supplementary premium = NT$100,000 × 2.11% = NT$2,110
Client deducts NT$2,110 and remits to NHIA.
Freelancer receives NT$97,890.
Registration for Self-Employed
| Scenario | Where to Register |
|---|---|
| Registered business with employees | Through the business's group insurance applicant (投保單位) |
| Sole proprietor / freelancer with business registration | Through local area office or professional association (公會) |
| Professional practitioner (lawyer, CPA, doctor) | Through respective professional association |
| No business registration / informal | Through occupational union (職業工會) -- Category 2 |
| Unemployed / between jobs | Through local township office (公所) or via dependent registration |
Payment Methods
| Method | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bank auto-debit (轉帳代繳) | Monthly automatic deduction from bank account |
| Convenience store (便利商店) | 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK mart |
| Post office | Over-the-counter or ATM |
| Online banking | Through bank's bill payment system |
| NHIA mobile app | NHI Express (全民健保快易通) |
| Credit card | Set up periodic payment |
| Telecom billing | Add to phone bill (limited) |
Payment Schedule
| Type | Frequency | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| General premium (self-employed) | Monthly | By the last day of the following month |
| General premium (employee) | Monthly | Employer remits by the last day of the following month |
| Supplementary premium | At source | Payer remits by the last day of the month following payment |
Late Payment
| Item | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late general premium | 0.1% per day overdue (滯納金), max 15% of premium owed |
| Non-payment >2 months | Benefits suspended (card locked); resume upon payment of arrears |
| After benefits suspended | May still seek emergency care; full premium arrears required for reinstatement |
Income Tax Deduction for NHI Premiums
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| NHI general premiums | Fully deductible under itemised deductions (NO cap) |
| Other insurance premiums | Capped at NT$24,000 per person per year |
| Supplementary premium paid | Deductible as business expense (if professional income) |
| NHI premiums as business expense | NOT allowed -- personal deduction only |
Example 1 table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Declared insured payroll | NT$45,800 (Grade 12) |
| Rate | 5.17% |
| Dependants | 0 |
| Contribution ratio | 100% |
| Monthly premium | NT$45,800 × 5.17% × 1 = NT$2,368 |
| Annual premium | NT$2,368 × 12 = NT$28,416 |
Example 2 table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Declared insured payroll | NT$60,800 (Grade 20) |
| Rate | 5.17% |
| Dependants | 2 (spouse + child) |
| Contribution ratio | 100% |
| Monthly premium | NT$60,800 × 5.17% × 3 = NT$9,430 |
| Annual premium | NT$9,430 × 12 = NT$113,160 |
Example 3 table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Dividend payment received | NT$500,000 |
| Rate | 2.11% |
| Supplementary premium | NT$500,000 × 2.11% = NT$10,550 |
| Deducted at source by company | NT$10,550 |
| Net dividend received | NT$489,450 |
Example 4 table
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly salary | NT$60,800 (Grade 20) |
| Rate | 5.17% |
| Dependants | 1 |
| Employee share (30%) | NT$60,800 × 5.17% × 2 × 30% = NT$1,886 |
| Employer share (60%) | NT$60,800 × 5.17% × 2 × 60% = NT$3,771 |
| Government share (10%) | NT$60,800 × 5.17% × 2 × 10% = NT$629 |
Overseas Residence
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leaving Taiwan >6 months | May apply to suspend NHI (停保) |
| Returning from suspension | 3-month waiting period before reinstatement (or pay arrears for gap) |
| Re-entry within 6 months of suspension | Must resume NHI from re-entry date |
| Permanent departure | Cancel NHI registration; rejoin upon return to Taiwan |
For self-employed at highest tier with 3 dependants:
This represents the absolute maximum NHI premium obligation.
Reference Material table
| Topic | Reference |
|---|---|
| NHI Act | 全民健康保險法 (National Health Insurance Act) |
| Premium rate (5.17%) | NHI Act Art. 18; Executive Yuan announcement (effective 2021.01.01) |
| Supplementary premium (2.11%) | NHI Act Art. 31 |
| Insured payroll brackets | 全民健康保險投保金額分級表 (NHIA announcement) |
| Category definitions | NHI Act Art. 10 |
| Contribution ratios | NHI Act Art. 27 |
| Supplementary premium items | NHI Act Art. 31, Supplementary Premium Regulations |
| Tax deductibility | Income Tax Act Art. 17 (itemised deductions) |
| Late payment | NHI Act Art. 35 |
| Suspension (停保) | NHI Act Art. 22 |
| NHIA official site | nhi.gov.tw |
| NHI Express app | Available on iOS/Android |
| Premium calculator | nhi.gov.tw premium calculator tool |
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