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Recent Milestones for VC Startup Health Insurance Union

The VC Startup Health Insurance Union has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 member companies with the addition of 27 new firms. Effective from May 1, 2026, 13 companies joined, followed by 8 on June 1, and an additional 6 on July 1, 2026. This marked growth emphasizes the union's commitment to providing health insurance and wellness services tailored specifically for startups.

Overview of New Members

Among the recently added members are prominent startups such as:

• - Arcus Inc.
• - Finovo Inc.
• - CloudBrains Inc.
• - Saishin Technologies
• - Skygate Technologies
• - ChillStack Inc.
• - EX-Fusion Inc.
• - Public Shaper Networks, and many more.

This expansion reflects increasing recognition by startups of the importance of health insurance and related services in ensuring the well-being of their employees and their families.

Enhancements to User Experience

In tandem with the growth in membership, the VC Startup Health Insurance Union has expanded functionalities on their member portal, mykenpo. The enhanced portal now supports electronic applications and the receipt of electronic results, ultimately improving the user experience and streamlining administrative costs associated with union management.

Research indicates that over 80% of health insurance unions currently lack adequate electronic application systems. However, since April 2026, the VC Startup Health Insurance Union has enabled members to electronically submit family situation reports and dependency change notifications on the mykenpo portal. As a result, administrative workloads for both member companies and their social insurance representatives have been reduced, cutting processing time by approximately 20%.

The Importance of Efficient Processes

In a fast-paced startup environment, where organizational growth often outpaces administrative support, efficient procedures for adding dependent family members are crucial. Many startups consist of employees in their childbearing years, amplifying the need for a simplified approach for these high-frequency applications. Our recent enhancements not only ease operational burdens but also prioritize an improved user experience for all stakeholders involved, including members, companies, and advisors.

Clear Procedures and Transparency

The introduction of our new functions has alleviated confusion surrounding complex terminology and necessary documentation, facilitating smooth application processes. Furthermore, real-time online status tracking for applications replaces previous requirements for direct inquiries, significantly reducing the communication burdens typically faced by members and their representatives.

Management panels on the mykenpo portal allow company representatives to track application submissions and monitor agent submissions on behalf of employees, fostering a more organized administrative ecosystem.

Future Functionality and Updates

By July 2026, we will launch two significant new electronic application functions:
1. Online Access to Approval Results and Notifications: Members will gain the ability to view and download approval notices for maternity benefits, sickness leave allowances, and disability compensation directly from the mykenpo portal.
2. Streamlined Qualification Verification for Dependents: Starting from the 2026 fiscal year, employees can conveniently respond to dependent verification surveys on mykenpo. The updated interface will provide clear guidance on required documents and allow for direct uploads, significantly simplifying the process and enhancing overall efficiency.

About VC Startup Health Insurance Union

Established on June 1, 2024, the VC Startup Health Insurance Union operates as a specialized health insurance union serving startups and venture capital enterprises. Our mission is to continuously advocate for innovation within the health insurance sector while supporting the health and wellness of employees working in the dynamic startup ecosystem.

Located at 601 Mita International Building, 4-28 Mita 1-chome, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, we are dedicated to being a transformative force in the health insurance industry.

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