Key Facts
• Traditional health insurance cards will expire for most users by July 31, 2025.
• My Number Insurance Cards introduced as replacements, but many remain unused.
• Government issued “eligibility certificates” as a temporary measure for non-users.
• Eligibility certificates allow access to medical services like traditional cards.
• My Number Insurance Cards can be used with “eligibility information notices” during disasters.
• Ministry of Health requested medical institutions to accept expired cards until March 2026.
• Medical institutions face increased administrative burdens and potential system issues.
• Only 30-40% of users actively utilize My Number Insurance Cards.
• Concerns raised about potential confusion and errors during the transition period.
• Citizens advised to check the validity of their insurance cards and related documents.
Summary
The transition from traditional health insurance cards to My Number Insurance Cards is underway, with most traditional cards expiring by July 31, 2025. Despite the introduction of My Number Insurance Cards, many users have yet to adopt them, prompting the government to issue temporary “eligibility certificates” for non-users. These certificates ensure continued access to medical services. Additionally, “eligibility information notices” can be used alongside My Number Insurance Cards during emergencies. The Ministry of Health has requested medical institutions to accept expired cards until March 2026, but this decision is left to individual hospitals, raising concerns about administrative burdens and potential errors. With only 30-40% of users actively utilizing the new cards, authorities emphasize the importance of checking card validity and related documents to avoid disruptions in medical services.
