Tokutei Kenko Shinsa (Health Check-up for Specific Purposes) is going to be offered for adults between the ages of 40 to 74 who have enrolled in the National Health Insurance before April 1, 2012.
The health check-ups cover high blood pressure, hyperlipemia, diabetes, and other adult diseases, and includes guidance to improve symptoms or advice on how to prevent such problems.
Tickets, questionnaires, and a list of designated check-up facilities are sent to eligible people. The first set was sent in May to those born between April and November, and the second set will be sent at the beginning of August for birthdates between December and March.
Fee: \1,200 (If you were exempt from the city tax in 2011, then the fee is \400.)
To Apply: Make an appointment ahead of time at the facility of your choice, selected from the provided list; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
*Check-up tickets are valid until Mar.31, 2013.
Inquiries: Tokutei Kenshin Dial (045) 664-2606 (*J) Fax (045) 664-2828