Free Adult Health Checkups｜Eligibility, Frequency & Participating Hospitals
Most people searching for free adult health checkups want to know three things: am I eligible? How often can I get one? What can I get this time? The most common "adult health checkup" is the Adult Preventive Healthcare (880 Plan): bring your National Health Insurance card to an authorized clinic, register, and complete a questionnaire, physical examination, blood/urine test, and health consultation as required. Additionally, if eligible, cancer screening or hepatitis B/C screening can be arranged at the same time. This article directly outlines the frequency and eligibility criteria so you don't have to keep jumping between pages to understand, and includes an official query link at the end.
Free health check for adults
The frequency of preventive healthcare checkups for adults (Program 880) varies by age: once every 5 years for those aged 30–39; once every 3 years for those aged 40–64; and once a year for those aged 65 and above. Common checkup contents include: health questionnaires (medical history, family history, medication history, lifestyle habits, depression testing, etc.), physical examinations (height, weight, blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, and general physical examination), and blood/urine tests (blood glucose, blood lipids, liver function such as GOT/GPT, kidney function such as creatinine and eGFR, urine protein, uric acid, etc.), followed by consultation with a physician or health education provider.
Free health check-up for adults | Lifetime eligibility for hepatitis B and C screening
- People aged 45–79
- Indigenous people aged 40–79
- The Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that , starting August 1, 2025, the screening scope has been expanded to include those born before 1986 and under the age of 45. The screening is also a lifetime test. If you are unsure whether you have been tested, it is recommended that you ask your medical institution to help you check your test records when you visit them.
Free health check-up for ages 30 and up
Preventive healthcare for adults aged 30-39 is every 5 years. The most useful part of this round is identifying common risks that may not have symptoms: blood pressure, BMI/waist circumference, blood sugar, blood lipids, liver function (GOT/GPT), kidney function (creatinine, eGFR), urine protein, uric acid, etc. It is recommended that you use these reports as baseline values so that subsequent tests on the same items can show whether there has been any improvement. If you wish to add publicly funded screening, you will commonly encounter: cervical smears for women over 30 (subsidized once a year); oral mucosal examinations for those over 30 who chew betel nut (including those who have quit) or smoke (every 2 years). Whether fasting is required for blood tests and the reporting process vary by institution; please refer to the specific regulations of each institution.
Additional information on free health checkups for those over 30 :
- Preventive healthcare for adults: once every 5 years for those aged 30–39.
- Common tests: blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, liver and kidney function, urine protein, uric acid.
- Additional tests available: Cervical smear (for women aged 30+), oral mucosa swab (for women aged 30+ who consume betel nut or smoke).
👉 List of hospitals offering free health checkups for those over 30
Free health check-up program for ages 45 and up
For those aged 45, the common practice is to "first complete adult preventative healthcare, and then add eligible government-funded screenings at the same time." Adult preventative healthcare for those aged 40-64 is conducted every 3 years, with the same screening focus as the 30-year-old group, emphasizing monitoring of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, metabolism, and liver and kidney function. For government-funded screenings, fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer are conducted every 2 years for those aged 45 to under 75; those aged 40-44 with a family history of colorectal cancer are also included. Commonly required screenings for women include mammography (every 2 years for those aged 40-74) and cervical smears (one subsidized test per year for women over 30); HPV testing is provided annually for women aged 35, 45, and 65. Those who chew betel nut (including those who have quit) or smoke can have an oral mucosal swab test (every 2 years) for those over 30; eligible individuals can also be evaluated for lung cancer LDCT (family history or heavy smoking history) every 2 years.
Additional information on free health checkups for those aged 45 and over :
- Preventive healthcare for adults: once every 3 years for ages 40–64
- Fecal occult blood: once every 2 years for those aged 45 to under 75; those aged 40–44 with a family history are also included.
- HPV: 1 test per year for women aged 35/45/65
👉 List of hospitals offering free health checkups for those aged 45 and above
Free health check-up program for ages 65 and up
For adults aged 65 and over, preventative healthcare should be conducted annually, ideally serving as an annual health review: regularly monitoring indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, liver and kidney function, and urine protein, while also reviewing medication use and lifestyle. If publicly funded screenings are to be arranged on the same trip, they typically include: fecal occult blood (every two years for those aged 45 to under 75), mammogram for women (every two years for those aged 40–74), cervical smear for women (annually subsidized for those aged 30+), and an annual HPV test for women aged 65 and over. Whether fasting is required and whether multiple tests can be completed on the same day depends on the hospital's arrangements.
Additional information on free health check-up programs for those aged 65 and above :
- Preventive healthcare for adults: once a year for those 65 years and older
- Commonly monitored parameters: blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, liver and kidney function, and proteinuria.
- HPV: 1 time per year for women aged 65 and above.
Free health check-up at participating hospitals
The most time-efficient way to find a clinic that offers adult preventative healthcare or cancer screening is to search directly through the official system. The recommended process is: first, select your county/city/administrative region, then select the services you need (adult preventative healthcare, various cancer screenings, etc.). After finding a suitable clinic, call to confirm available appointment times, whether fasting is required, check-in time, and whether there is an additional registration fee. Completing these steps will prevent your free health check from becoming a situation where you "go to the clinic only to find out you can't get the service."
👉Free health checkup designated hospital search
Free health check-ups for adults | Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I apply for a free health check-up for people over 30? Do I need to register online first?
No prior online application is required. Individuals aged 30 and above who meet the frequency requirements for testing can simply bring their National Health Insurance card to a designated medical institution offering "Adult Preventive Healthcare (880 Program)" to register. The actual process typically involves: registration in person or by phone → completing a health questionnaire → measuring body data → blood and urine tests → doctor or health education consultation. Whether fasting is required and whether the process can be completed on the same day depends on the specific institution's regulations; it is recommended to confirm by phone before registering.
Q2. At what age can I get a free colonoscopy?
The colorectal cancer screening subsidized by the National Health Insurance does not involve a colonoscopy. The current subsidy is for a "fecal occult blood test."
- Ages 45 to under 75: every 2 years
- Ages 40–44 with a family history of colorectal cancer: may also be included
If the fecal occult blood test result is abnormal, a further colonoscopy will be scheduled after evaluation by the doctor. Generally, it is not possible to apply for a free colonoscopy based on age.
Q3. How can I find out where and when I can get a free health check?
The most efficient way is to use the official affiliated institution search system. The suggested steps are as follows:
- Find designated hospitals for free health checkups 👉 Select your county/city and administrative region
- Select the desired service (adult preventive healthcare).
- After checking the hospital, call directly to confirm: available appointment times, whether fasting is required, check-in time, and whether a registration fee is charged.
Checking before asking questions can prevent situations where you arrive at the site only to find out that you can't do it today.