Immigration Policy
Online Eligibility Confirmation for Medical Expense Recipients
August 4, 2026
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, online eligibility confirmation using My Number cards is now available for medical expense recipients. It is relevant to foreigners living in Japan.
Yamaguchi Prefecture has introduced an online system using My Number cards to confirm the eligibility of recipients of medical expense subsidies. This applies to those receiving aid for designated intractable diseases and childhood chronic diseases. Recipients can confirm their eligibility by presenting their My Number card at designated medical institutions. Note that a paper certificate is still required. Announced on August 3, 2026, this system affects all recipients, including foreign residents in Japan. If you are already registered with a My Number health insurance card, no additional procedures are required. For more details, please check the official website.
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