①When an insured person has been transported to a hospital or clinic in order to receive medical treatment (including medical treatment covered by medical expenses combined with treatment outside insurance coverage), the insurer pays, as transport expenses, an amount calculated pursuant to Order of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to the insured person.

②The transport expenses referred to in the preceding paragraph are to be paid only if the insurer finds it necessary pursuant to Order of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.