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Subsidy Application Guide

Subsidy for Influenza Vaccination

As part of our health program, we are providing a subsidy for influenza vaccinations.
Please use this to help manage your health.

Eligibility All insured individuals and dependents as of October 1 of the relevant fiscal year
Vaccination Period Eligible for Subsidy October 1 to December 31 of the relevant fiscal year (period is strictly observed)
Children who require two vaccinations as determined by a physician should receive the second vaccination within this period as well.

Please try to get vaccinated by early December to be protected before peak season.
Subsidy Application Period October 1 to January 31 of the relevant fiscal year (period is strictly observed)
  • * E-mails regarding pending approvals, the application being returned for corrections, or completed approvals will be sent during the application process.
    If the application is returned for corrections, comments about the issues will be included.
Subsidy Details One vaccination per person for both insured individuals and dependents
  • * For children requiring two vaccinations, both vaccinations are subsidized.
  • * Eligible vaccination methods: injection and nasal spray
Subsidy Amount Up to 8,000 yen per person (total amount for children receiving two vaccinations)
Receipt Please obtain a receipt or statement of medical services.
The statement should:
(1) note the full name of the vaccinated individual, or in the case of several recipients, all individuals’ names and a breakdown of costs (*company names are not accepted),
(2) specify “Influenza Vaccination”
(3) record the vaccination date, (4) cost, and (5) name of medical institution
How to Apply
  • Settlements are made through the Health Insurance Society’s Pep Up service (settlements cannot be processed for those who are not registered, so please register promptly).
  • Applications are one-time only. Please pay the full amount in advance and process the settlement collectively after gathering all receipts for your family’s vaccinations (including children's second vaccinations).
  • Applications divided into multiple submissions will not be eligible for subsidies regardless of the reason.
Application for vaccination subsidy: Submission procedure
Subsidy Payment Method Applications approved by the Health Insurance Society by the 20th of the applicable month will be paid on the payday of the following month.
*Please note that it takes around one month to six weeks from the time an application is submitted until approval.
Eligibility Payment Method Item Name on Payslip
Astellas Pharma Paid in full with salary Noted as “health insurance reimbursement”
Eurofins
Amgen Noted as “health insurance benefit”
Voluntary continuation Paid to account registered at enrollment
Precautions Vaccinations may cause side effects. Please listen carefully to the explanation provided beforehand and receive the vaccination at your own risk.

Subsidy for COVID-19 Vaccination

As part of our health program, we are providing a subsidy for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Please use this to help manage your health.

Eligibility All insured individuals and dependents
Vaccination Period Eligible for Subsidy April 1 to March 31 of the relevant fiscal year (period is strictly observed)
Subsidy Application Period For vaccinations received by March 31 of the relevant fiscal year, please apply by April 10 of the following fiscal year.
  • * E-mails regarding pending approvals, the application being returned for corrections, or completed approvals will be sent during the application process.
    If the application is returned for corrections, comments about the issues will be included.
Subsidy Details and Amount One vaccination per person per fiscal year for both insured individuals and dependents (up to 8,000 yen per person).
If subsidies are available from your local government, please prioritize those first.
Receipt Please obtain a receipt or statement of medical services.
The statement should:
(1) note the full name of the vaccinated individual, or in the case of several recipients, all individuals’ names and a breakdown of costs (*company names are not accepted),
(2) specify “COVID-19 Vaccination”
(3) record the vaccination date, (4) cost, and (5) name of medical institution
How to Apply
  • Settlements are made through the Health Insurance Society’s Pep Up service (settlements cannot be processed for those who are not registered, so please register promptly).
  • Applications are one-time only. Please pay the full amount in advance and process the settlement collectively after gathering all receipts for your family’s vaccinations.
  • Applications divided into multiple submissions will not be eligible for subsidies regardless of the reason.
Application for vaccination subsidy: Submission procedure
Subsidy Payment Method Applications approved by the Health Insurance Society by the 20th of the applicable month will be paid on the payday of the following month.
*Please note that it takes around one month to six weeks from the time an application is submitted until approval.
Eligibility Payment Method Item Name on Payslip
Astellas Pharma Paid in full with salary Noted as “health insurance reimbursement”
Eurofins
Amgen Noted as “health insurance benefit”
Voluntary continuation Paid to account registered at enrollment
Precautions Vaccinations may cause side effects. Please listen carefully to the explanation provided beforehand and receive the vaccination at your own risk.

Subsidy for Herpes Zoster Vaccination – Shingrix only (dry recombinant herpes zoster vaccine)

As part of our health program, we are providing a subsidy for Herpes Zoster vaccinations – Shingrix only (dry recombinant herpes zoster vaccine).
Please use this to help manage your health.

Eligibility Insured individuals aged 50 or older/dependents aged 50 or older
Vaccination Period Eligible for Subsidy One vaccine course in a lifetime (one course consists of two doses)
Subsidy Application Period For two vaccine doses completed by March 31st of the applicable fiscal year, please apply by April 10th of the following fiscal year.
  • * E-mails regarding pending approvals, the application being returned for corrections, or completed approvals will be sent during the application process.
    If the application is returned for corrections, comments about the issues will be included.
Subsidy Details and Amount The total subsidy for two vaccine doses* of Shingrix (dry recombinant herpes zoster vaccine) is capped at 8,000 yen.
*Doses are administered a minimum of two months apart. If a municipal public subsidy is available, such as for persons aged 50 or older, that subsidy should be used first.
Receipt Please obtain a receipt or statement of medical services.
The statement should:
(1) note the full name of the vaccinated individual, or in the case of several recipients, all individuals’ names and a breakdown of costs (*company names are not accepted),
(2) specify “Shingrix” or “dry recombinant herpes zoster vaccine,” and
(3) record the vaccination date, (4) cost, and (5) name of medical institution
How to Apply
  • Settlements are made through the Health Insurance Society’s Pep Up service (settlements cannot be processed for those who are not registered, so please register promptly).
  • Only one application for each eligible individual is necessary. Please pay all costs up front and settle the account in full following completion of the two vaccine doses.
  • Applications divided into multiple submissions will not be eligible for subsidies regardless of the reason.
Application for vaccination subsidy: Submission procedure
Subsidy Payment Method Applications approved by the Health Insurance Society by the 20th of the applicable month will be paid on the payday of the following month.
*Please note that it takes around one month to six weeks from the time an application is submitted until approval.
Eligibility Payment Method Item Name on Payslip
Astellas Pharma Paid in full with salary Noted as “health insurance reimbursement”
Eurofins
Amgen Noted as “health insurance benefit”
Voluntary continuation Paid to account registered at enrollment
Points to Note Vaccinations may cause side effects. Please listen carefully to the explanation provided beforehand and receive the vaccination at your own risk.
Biken (dry live attenuated chickenpox vaccine) is ineligible for the subsidy.

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