There is a difference in eligibility requirements
between the first and the second category of insured.
For the former there is no requirement related to the
causes of dependency, but for the second, the eligibility is limited only for the 15 ageing-type disabilities
(e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, etc).
. The eligibility
process begins with the individual or hisyher family
applying to the insurer (usually municipal government).