‘Health coins’ to be integrated into appsHEALTHY LIVING: Many businesses have expressed willingness to participate in the ‘health coin’ program, including convenience stores and health brands, an official saidBy Lee I-chia / Staff reporterThe government’s “health coin” system, to be launched this year for people to accumulate and spend on healthy food, products and services, would be integrated with government health apps, Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang (莊人祥) said yesterday. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) in October last year announced the program aimed at raising health awareness. Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang speaks at an event in Taipei yesterday. The app would have a designated “health coins” section, he said. Many businesses have expressed willingness to participate in the program, including insurance companies, convenience stores, health management apps and sports brands, he added.

Source: Taipei Times February 02, 2026 17:12 UTC