Military expands health insurance for personnel in Japan
美軍擴大駐日人員健康保險範圍
更新於: 2026年9月17日 上午02:30
The U.S. military has introduced a significant improvement for its civilian workforce stationed in Japan.
美國軍方為其駐日文職人員推出了一項重大改善措施。
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.
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。
Previously, many faced challenges like language barriers and the burden of paying large cash amounts upfront at clinics.
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。
The program introduces a 24/7 bilingual call center, managed by International SOS, which helps staff find doctors and schedule appointments.
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。
Perhaps most importantly, it offers a 'cashless' experience through direct billing, removing the need for employees to pay high out-of-pocket costs and wait for reimbursement.
最重要的是，它透過直接計費提供「無現金」體驗，消除了員工支付高額自付費用並等待報銷的必要。
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.
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。
This initiative ensures that military civilian families in Japan can focus on their health rather than navigating complex payment systems or communication hurdles.
此舉確保了駐日軍職文職人員家庭能專注於自身健康，而非苦於應付複雜的支付系統或溝通難題。
