Taro Kono, the minister for digital transformation, announced plans Oct. 13 to scrap the current health insurance card system in autumn 2024 and integrate its functions into the Individual Number Card ...

The badly misguided policy initiative to promote the so-called “maina hokensho," which is integrating the national health insurance card with the My Number Card, is a textbook example of how misplaced ...

Previously standard national health insurance cards will expire in Japan as of the end of December 1, 2025, as Japan makes its transition to the use of My Number cards incorporating health insurance ...

Just like other insurance coverage, credit cards also offer insurance to the card users. A credit card insurance covers a range of eventualities such as travel delay, trip cancellation, credit card ...

More Indians are using credit and debit cards than ever before, but few are aware that some cards come with various types of insurance. These include personal accidental death insurance, lost card ...

When shopping for insurance, you’ve probably wondered if you can pay your premium with a credit card. The answer depends on the type of insurance you’re buying. While you may be able to pay for auto ...

Travel insurance can provide a safety net if an unexpected event interrupts or cancels your trip. In many cases, it can also provide coverage if you suffer from a medical emergency during your travels ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...