Smoking Cessation Support Program
Outline of the program
The following programs are available for FY2024.
- ◆ Minchalle
This program employs the dual approaches of an app and smoking cessation medication.
You can join a five-person smoking cessation team whose members encourage one another to quit smoking.
- ◆ [New] Ascure Smoking Cessation Program
This three-month smoking cessation program combines smoking cessation medication with online consultation with experienced qualified medical professionals.
The schedules for the Minchalle and the Ascure Smoking Cessation Program in FY2024 are shown below.
| Program | Entry application | Program implementation |
|---|---|---|
| [Applications closed] 1st Minchalle | Friday, May 31 – Friday, June 21, 2024 | Starting June 22, 2024 |
| [Applications closed] Ascure Smoking Cessation Program | Tuesday, October 22 – Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | You can start the program at any time after applying. |
| 2nd Minchalle | Friday, January 10 – Friday, January 31, 2025 | Starting January 11, 2025 |
* These dates are subject to change.
Some medical care institutions offer outpatient smoking cessation programs covered by health insurance. If you would like to undergo one of these programs, visit the Japan Society for Tobacco Control website below.
Eligible persons
Hitachi Health Insurance Society insured persons (employees) aged 20 and older who want to stop smoking.
Smokers aged 20 or above who desire to quit smoking
* See MY HEALTH WEB for the contest period, points awarded, how to participate, and other information.