The Japanese government said Thursday it will scrap in principle health insurance cards in fall 2024 and integrate them into the "My Number" national identification system.According to the plan, My Number cards will become mandatory as Japan's health insurance system covers all residents. The move is part of efforts to promote cards issued under the ID system, which has proven unpopular with only half the population currently carrying them.The government will also consider moving up the date for integrating driver's licenses into the system from the current goal of the end of fiscal 2024, D…READ FULL ARTICLE
