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Simplified procedures for using My Number health insurance cards: Starting October 10th

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will begin implementing improvements to simplify the procedures for using My Number Health Insurance Cards, making them easier to use, starting from October 7th. The two main changes are as follows: Simplification of the consent process for providing information on the Certificate of Eligibility for High-Cost Medical Care: Before: After: Unification of the consent method for providing medical information: Before: After: These changes will make the procedures for using My Number Health Insurance Cards smoother and improve user convenience…

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My Number health insurance cards to be installed on smartphones: To be realized in spring 2025

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced plans to begin integrating My Number Health Insurance cards into smartphones by spring 2025. This new system will be compatible with both Android and iPhone. Key points: How to use: This plan was announced at the 183rd Social Security Council Medical Insurance Subcommittee meeting, held from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on September 30th. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare stated that the physical My Number card…