Subsidies for the cost of various checkups
Online applications via Pep Up became available from May 2026.
(Influenza vaccination will start from October 2026.)
Before applying, please be sure to review the subsidy eligibility conditions.
Subsidies payment will be transferred to salary, etc. 1 to 2 months after receiving the application forms.
- Brain checkup
- Breast cancer screening
- Cervical cancer screening
- Stomach cancer screening
- Influenza vaccination
Eligibility Requirements, etc.
* When applying, please read the eligibility requirements for each application document or the comments regarding the Pep Up subsidy application.
Regarding online application methods:
- For those not yet registered with Pep-up, please refer to this link
- For those already registered with Pep-up, please refer to this link
* From FY 2027, paper-based subsidy applications will be discontinued.
Brain checkup
Conditions for Payment of Subsidy
| Applies to: | Eligibility limitations | Insured persons |
|---|---|---|
| Starting age | aged 40 and above | |
| Gender | Male/Female | |
| Eligible Period | From April 1 to March 31 of the following year (annually) | |
| Application Limit | Once per year | |
| Subsidy amounts | Amount paid up to 15,000 yen (tax included) maximum | |
| How to Apply | Submit the following documents to the Health Insurance Association: Subsidy Application Form,Receipt,Copy of the examination results. Applications can be submitted via Pep Up (online), mail, or internal company mail | |
| Receipt RequirementsThe receipt must clearly include | Name of examinee Date of examination Medical institution name (with official stamp) Unit price Item description clearly stating “Brain Checkup Examination Fee” |
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Cases Not Eligible for Subsidy
- Examinations covered by insurance
- CT scan only
- Combined checkups (e.g. full medical checkup including brain checkup) where the brain checkup fee cannot be confirmed
- Incomplete receipts or missing information in the application
- Examinations conducted outside Japan
Breast Cancer Screening
Conditions for Payment of Subsidy
| Applies to: | Eligibility limitations | Insured persons |
|---|---|---|
| Starting age | - | |
| Gender | Male/Female | |
| Eligible Period | From April 1 to March 31 of the following year (annually) | |
| Application Limit | Once per year | |
| Subsidy amounts | Amount paid up to 12,000 yen (tax included) maximum* | |
| How to Apply | Submit the following documents to the Health Insurance Association: Subsidy Application Form,Receipt, Applications can be submitted via Pep Up (online), mail, or internal company mail | |
| Receipt Requirements The receipt must clearly include |
Name of examinee Date of examination Medical institution name (with official stamp) Unit price Item description clearly stating “breast cancer exam Fee” |
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- * If the examination fee (*1) is unclear in a general medical checkup, the subsidy will be calculated based on insurance fee points. Examination results must be attached.
(*1) Ultrasound or Mammography
Cases Not Eligible for Subsidy
- Examinations covered by insurance
- Gynecological screenings conducted at company sites (including NET screenings)
- Incomplete receipts or missing application information
- Examinations conducted outside Japan
Cervical Cancer Screening
Conditions for Payment of Subsidy
| Applies to: | Eligibility limitations | Insured persons |
|---|---|---|
| Starting age | - | |
| Gender | Female | |
| Eligible Period | From April 1 to March 31 of the following year (annually) | |
| Application Limit | Once per year | |
| Subsidy amounts | Amount paid up to 6,000 yen (tax included) maximum* | |
| How to Apply | Submit the following documents to the Health Insurance Association: Subsidy Application Form,Receipt, Applications can be submitted via Pep Up (online), mail, or internal company mail | |
| Receipt Requirements The receipt must clearly include |
Name of examinee Date of examination Medical institution name (with official stamp) Unit price Item description clearly stating “uterus cancer exam Fee” |
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- * If the cost of the examination item (*1) is unclear when included in a general health checkup, the subsidy amount will be calculated based on medical insurance fee points. In such cases, a copy of the examination results must be attached to confirm that the test was performed.¹ Cervical cytology test
(*1)Cervical cytology test
Cases Not Eligible for Subsidy
- Examinations covered by insurance
- Gynecological screenings conducted at company sites (including NET screenings)
- Incomplete receipts or missing application information
- Examinations conducted outside Japan
Stomach Cancer Screening
Conditions for Payment of Subsidy
| Applies to: | Eligibility limitations | Insured persons |
|---|---|---|
| Starting age | aged 35 and above | |
| Gender | Male/Female | |
| Eligible Period | From April 1 to March 31 of the following year (annually) | |
| Application Limit | Once per year | |
| Subsidy amounts | Barium test: Amount paid up to 14,000 yen (tax included) maximum Gastric endoscopy: Amount paid up to 18,000 yen (tax included) maximum * either one |
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| How to Apply | Submit the following documents to the Health Insurance Association: Subsidy Application Form,Receipt, Applications can be submitted via Pep Up (online), mail, or internal company mail | |
| Receipt Requirements The receipt must clearly include |
Name of examinee Date of examination Medical institution name (with official stamp) Unit price Item description clearly stating “ Stomach Cancer Screening Fee” |
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Cases Not Eligible for Subsidy
- Examinations covered by insurance
- Stomach cancer screenings conducted through workplace programs (including NET screenings)
- Sedatives, biopsy fees, or other costs not directly related to the screening
- Incomplete receipts or missing application information
- Examinations conducted outside Japan
Influenza Vaccination
Conditions for Payment of Subsidy
| Applies to: | Eligibility limitations | Insured persons,dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Starting age | - | |
| Gender | Male/Female | |
| Eligible Period | From October 1 to January 31 of the following year | |
| Application Limit | Once per person during the eligible period | |
| Subsidy amounts | Subsidized up to 2,000 yen (tax included) | |
| How to Apply | Submit the following documents to the Health Insurance Association: Subsidy Application Form,Receipt, Applications can be submitted via Pep Up (online), mail, or internal company mail | |
| Receipt Requirements The receipt must clearly include |
Name of examinee Date of examination Medical institution name (with official stamp) Unit price Item description clearly stating “Influenza Vaccination Fee” |
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Cases Not Eligible for Subsidy
- Vaccinations covered by insurance
- Group vaccinations organized by the workplace
- Vaccinations using influenza vouchers issued by TOSHINKYO
- Incomplete receipts or missing application information
- Vaccinations administered outside Japan