4月14日に熊本で発生した地震を受け、厚生労働省は、地震によって保険証を紛失するなど手元に保険証がない人でも、医療機関を受診した際に保険が適用されるよう自治体や医療機関に周知した。氏名や生年月日、連絡先などを伝えれば、保険証がない場合でも受診できる。NHKニュースなどが報じた。
厚労省はまた、医療機関を受診した際に患者が支払う「一部負担金」についても、被災者の状況に応じて徴収猶予・減免を考慮するよう自治体や医療機関などに対し求めるという。
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熊本で震度7の地震（2016年4月14日）
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地震で壊れた家屋＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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陥没した道路（右）と倒壊した墓石＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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瓦や石垣が崩れた熊本城＝１５日午前、熊本市［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で瓦が落下した熊本城＝１５日午前、熊本市［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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脱線した九州新幹線の回送列車＝１５日午前、熊本市［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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脱線した九州新幹線の回送列車＝１５日午前、熊本市［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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自衛隊の食料を配る列に並ぶ住民ら＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町の益城町役場［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の影響で瓦が落下した家屋＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町［時事通信ヘリより］ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で崩れた熊本城天守閣の瓦＝１５日午前、熊本市 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(10 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The general view of Kumamoto Castle damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(11 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Walls of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(12 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Walls of Kumamoto Castle is damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(13 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The \'keep out\' sign and the damaged structure of Kumamoto Castle are seen on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(14 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The \'keep out\' sign and the damaged stone wall of Kumamoto Castle are seen on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(15 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The roof tiles of Kumamoto Castle are seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(16 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The roof tiles of Kumamoto Castle are seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(17 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The roof tiles of Kumamoto Castle are seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(18 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(19 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(20 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(21 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Kumamoto Castle Damaged By Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan(22 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country\'s Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
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地震で崩落した熊本城の石垣。左奥は天守閣＝１５日午前、熊本市 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で崩落した熊本城の石垣。奥は天守閣＝１５日午前、熊本市 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の影響で段差ができた道路＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の影響で、渡り廊下部分に縦に亀裂が入ったマンション＝１５日、熊本市中央区 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で倒壊した家屋＝１５日未明、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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強い揺れで棚から落ちた瓶が割れ、散乱した酒店の店内＝１４日夜、熊本市内 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で本棚が倒れ、書類が散乱した事務所＝１４日夜、熊本市中央区 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で剥がれ落ちたとみられる外壁などが散乱する繁華街＝１４日夜、熊本市内 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で剥がれ落ちたとみられるがれき＝１４日夜、熊本市内 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の後、不安げな様子の人々＝１４日夜、熊本市内 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(33 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: The glass door of a store is seen broken due to the earthquake on April 14, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
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地震で傾いた家屋＝１４日夜、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震非常災害対策本部の会議であいさつする安倍晋三首相（左列手前から３人目）＝１４日午後、東京・首相官邸 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震非常災害対策本部であいさつする安倍晋三首相（中央）＝１４日夜、東京・首相官邸 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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益城町役場の駐車場で、被害状況などを確認する消防職員ら＝１４日夜、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本県庁に設置された災害対策本部＝１４日夜、熊本市中央区 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の影響で浮き上がったとみられる道路＝１４日夜、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震後に熊本県益城町役場前に避難した人々＝１５日未明、同町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本地方の地震について記者会見する気象庁の青木元・地震津波監視課長＝１４日夜、東京・大手町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震後に熊本県益城町役場前に避難し、不安そうな表情の人々＝１５日未明、同町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本県の益城町役場前で毛布にくるまって夜を明かす避難住民ら＝１５日未明、同町役場前 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本県の益城町役場前で毛布にくるまって夜を明かす避難住民ら＝１５日未明、同町役場前 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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記者会見する菅義偉官房長官＝１４日夜、東京・首相官邸 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月14日 (credit:時事通信社)
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首相官邸で記者団の質問に答える安倍晋三首相＝１５日午前、東京・首相官邸 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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崩れた家屋の脇を歩く自衛隊員＝１５日未明、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震で崩れた塀の周辺で活動する機動隊員＝１５日未明、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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火災で焼け落ちた家屋＝１５日未明、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(50 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: A house partially collapsed is seen after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(51 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: A house leaning to a side is seen after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(52 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Rescue workers are seen after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(53 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Rescue workers and vehicles are seen after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(54 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Rescue workers are seen after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(55 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Rescue workers give an elderly woman a piggy back ride after the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
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地震の影響で盛り上がったマンホール＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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病院に運び込まれた被災者＝１５日未明、熊本市の熊本赤十字病院 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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救急車で病院に搬送された被災者ら＝１５日未明、熊本市の熊本赤十字病院 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震の影響で、建物の一部と石垣が崩れて土砂が道路に広がった寺＝１５日午前、熊本県益城町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震から一夜明け、熊本県益城町役場前で自衛隊から提供された食料を手にする人たち＝１５日午前、同町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(61 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: The stone wall of the Kumamoto Castle is seen partly collapsed on April 14, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(62 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: The stone wall of the Kumamoto Castle is seen partly collapsed on April 14, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
Magnitude-6.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan(63 of69)
KUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 14: The stone wall of the Kumamoto Castle is seen partly collapsed on April 14, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images) (credit:Masterpress via Getty Images)
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非常災害対策本部で熊本県の蒲島郁夫知事（モニターの映像）らとの会合に臨む安倍晋三首相（左端）＝１５日午前、東京・首相官邸 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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地震から一夜明け、慌ただしい様子の熊本県益城町の災害対策本部＝１５日午前、同町役場 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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余震が続く中、益城町総合体育館に避難した住民ら＝１５日午前、熊本県 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本県益城町役場の駐車場で、自衛隊の炊き出しのおにぎりを受け取る住民（左）＝１５日午前、同町 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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熊本地震による女子ゴルフ・ＫＫＴ杯バンテリン・レディースオープン大会中止を受け、荷物をまとめる笠りつ子（中央）＝１５日、熊本県菊陽町の熊本空港ＣＣ \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)
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「ご飯だよ、すごい」と喜ぶ母親とともに、炊き出しのおいなりさんを手にする子どもたち＝１５日午後、熊本県益城町の同町役場 \n\n撮影日：2016年04月15日 (credit:時事通信社)