SocietyJapan revises high-cost medical expense system from August: Will higher caps increase the burden?

Japan revised its high-cost medical expense system in August, raising the monthly out-of-pocket spending cap for most income groups. An annual cap was also introduced for people receiving long-term treatment. The article explains the possible increase in costs, key changes and points to watch.

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