Gynecological examinations at other medical care institutions (Apply for the subsidy) (Insured persons)

Since December 2, 2025, health insurance eligibility is verified using one of the following:

  • ①My Number Card as your Health Insurance Certificate
  • ②Eligibility Verification Certificate
  • ③My Number Card and Eligibility information screen on Mynaportal
  • ④My Number Card and Notice of Eligibility Information
Description
Procedures

Eligible persons

(Female) insured persons aged 20 and older
Eligible persons may undergo gynecological examinations only once during the same fiscal year (April 1 through March 31 of the following year).
Note that if you get the same examinations multiple times, you will no longer be eligible for the subsidy and must bear the entire cost of the examinations.

Subsidy amount

7,000 yen (total for both breast cancer screening and cervical cancer screening)

Examination period

April 1 through March 31 of the following year

Examination items

Breast cancer screening (Multiple tests, such as palpation, ultrasound, and mammography, are available.)
Cervical cancer screening (Multiple tests, such as internal examination, cervical cytology, and ultrasound, are available.)

  • * Breast cancer screening must include an ultrasound or breast X-ray (mammography).
  • * Cervical cancer screening must include a physician-collected cervical cytology and internal examination. A transvaginal ultrasound also is eligible for the subsidy.
  • * Excludes tumor marker testing for breast or cervical cancer.

Examination costs

Pay the medical care institution directly.
The subsidy (up to 7,000 yen in total for breast and cervical cancer screenings) will be paid at a later date based on application.

  • * 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 examination notice pamphlet.