MoI changed the ID Number format

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@frank_hnd

I went to NHI to update my info but they said it wasn’t required and sent me back home.

Haha. They tell you that and it is wrong!
I also had to go a second time back in march, because I was given wrong information at first.

Should I update my NHI card number?

After getting my APRC with the new number format. My employer told me to get a new NHI card as the old one was about to be canceled. I went to the NHI office and got the new card in about 30 mins total (not including driving time). I was previously under the impression I wouldn’t have to do this. But yeah surprise surprise.

Should I update my NHI card number?

Yes, they will try to persuade you not to change. But if your employer changes NHI contributions to new ID your card will be cancelled. You can just insist on the change. In your case you probably can wait until you get the Taiwan ID and ignore all of this new ID nonsense. You can show them the form 被保險人變更事項申請書(勞保、健保及勞退3合1表格)