Upper digestive tract (stomach) examination at other medical care institutions (Apply for the subsidy) (dependents)

Since December 2, 2024, health insurance eligibility is verified using one of the following:

  • ①Health insurance card
  • ②Eligibility Verification Certificate
  • ③Eligibility information screen on Mynaportal
  • ④Myna health insurance card and Notice of Eligibility Information
  • ⑤Online verification of eligibility using the Individual Number Card (only at facilities that have adopted the relevant system)
Description
Procedures

Examination at other medical care institutions

You can apply for subsidy reimbursement after the examination.

Eligible persons

Dependents aged 35 and older
However, since stomach examinations are provided only once during the fiscal year (April 1–March 31), those who have already undergone a stomach examination or complete medical checkup as part of the Health Insurance Society’s health management activities are not eligible.

Examination period

April 1 through March 31 of the following year

Examination items

X-ray (using barium) or endoscopy (gastric camera)

Examination costs

Pay all examination costs to the medical care institution on the date of the examination.
You can apply for subsidy reimbursement (up to 7,000 yen) at a later date.

  • * Reexaminations, detailed examinations, and follow-up examinations are treated as insured medical consultations and treatment.

Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons

Voluntarily and Continuously Insured Persons should read the Health Checkup Information pamphlet.