美軍擴大駐日人員健康保險範圍
Military expands health insurance for personnel in Japan
Updated at: September 17, 2026 at 02:30 AM
美國軍方為其駐日文職人員推出了一項重大改善措施。
The U.S. military has introduced a significant improvement for its civilian workforce stationed in Japan.
於2025年1月1日啟動的「駐日國防部文職人員試點健康保險增強計畫」，旨在簡化員工獲取當地醫療服務的方式。
Launched on January 1, 2025, the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DoD Civilian Employees in Japan aims to simplify how employees access local medical care.
此前，許多人面臨語言障礙以及在診所必須預付大額現金的負擔。
Previously, many faced challenges like language barriers and the burden of paying large cash amounts upfront at clinics.
該計畫導入了一個由國際SOS（International SOS）管理的24小時雙語呼叫中心，協助員工尋找醫生並預約門診。
The program introduces a 24/7 bilingual call center, managed by International SOS, which helps staff find doctors and schedule appointments.
2026年，該計畫獲得了重大升級，將期限延長至2027年9月，並將資格範圍擴大至包含這些文職人員的授權眷屬。
In 2026, the program received a major boost by extending its duration until September 2027 and expanding eligibility to include the authorized dependents of these civilian employees.
透過提供口譯服務與財務支援，國防部正致力於減輕行政壓力，並提升其海外人員的生活品質。
By providing interpreter services and financial support, the Department of Defense is working to reduce administrative stress and improve the quality of life for its personnel overseas.
