Missed Last Year’s Checkup? Deadline Extended to June 30 | Maeil Business Newspaper

South Koreans who missed their annual health screenings last year have until June 30, 2026, to complete them and still have the costs covered by their insurance plans, according to a report from Maekyung Health.

The extension provides a window for individuals who were unable to undergo screenings in 2025, ensuring they can take advantage of this year’s covered preventative services. Failing to do so could result in out-of-pocket expenses or the need to meet deductibles before coverage is reinstated in the following year.

The importance of timely health screenings is underscored by the potential for early detection of health issues. Delaying these visits can increase the risk of later-stage diagnoses, potentially leading to more complex and costly treatments.

Background Screening Requirements in Florida

Separately, Florida health care practitioners are now required to comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their licenses, as of July 1, 2025. This requirement applies to most health care professionals, with some exceptions for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, pharmacy interns, registered pharmacy technicians, and radiologic technologists, unless they are applying through the military active-duty spouse licensure pathway.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) mandates Level 2 security background investigations for employees holding positions of responsibility or trust, as outlined in Section 435.04, Florida Statutes. This involves both state and national fingerprint-based checks and consideration of any disqualifying offenses.

When registering for a Livescan fingerprinting appointment, applicants must specify the correct reason for screening and provide the Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number to the Livescan service provider. Failure to provide the correct ORI number can result in the board office not receiving the fingerprint results, delaying the licensure process.

OFAC Sanctions and U.S. Persons

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign jurisdictions, regimes, and individuals or entities involved in harmful activities. These activities include terrorism, international narcotics trafficking, and weapons of mass destruction proliferation, among others. OFAC sanctions can range from blocking the property of specific individuals and entities to prohibiting transactions with entire countries or sectors of a country’s economy.

OFAC sanctions programs vary based on foreign policy and national security goals. Many programs require blocking the property of designated individuals and entities, while others prohibit specific trade or financial transactions unless authorized by OFAC or exempted by statute. These prohibitions also extend to non-U.S. Persons, who are prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. Persons to violate U.S. Sanctions, or engaging in conduct that evades them.

The information regarding OFAC sanctions was updated on August 21, 2024.

GUJCET 2026 Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 has been extended, according to The Times of India. Details regarding the new deadline and registration process are available from The Times of India.