テクノロジー｜マイナ保険証の有効期限問題
Technology | The Issue of the Expiration Date of My Number Health Insurance Card

Summary

**Key Points**: Starting December 2024, the issuance of traditional health insurance cards will be halted, yet the usage rate of the My Number health insurance card remains low.

In particular, there has been a sharp increase in issues related to expired My Number health insurance cards. According to a survey by the Health Insurance Association, cases of expired cards have reached 31%. This has significantly increased obstacles to receiving medical care.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Commentator Takahashi: Recently, the issue of expired My Number health insurance cards has become a problem. What do you think, Matsumoto?

User Matsumoto: Indeed, it’s concerning that the number of issues is increasing despite the low usage rate. What do you think is the cause?

Commentator Takahashi: A major factor is that users are not aware of the expiration dates. When people don’t feel the convenience of digitalization, they tend to put it off.

User Matsumoto: That’s true; I find the process to be quite complicated. I wish there was an easier way to manage it.

Commentator Takahashi: Yes, going forward, we need to create a more user-friendly system. It’s important to incorporate user feedback. I hope to see improvements in the future.

Admin’s Note

The news about the sharp increase in expired My Number health insurance cards is a very important issue for us. The rise in troubles within the medical field directly impacts users’ health, so swift measures are necessary. Furthermore, as digitalization progresses, it will be difficult to promote further adoption unless users can truly experience its convenience. We hope that the government and relevant agencies will provide clear information and improve services to make them more user-friendly.