What changes will be made to the high-cost medical care system?

The out-of-pocket limit will be increased in 2026 and 2027, with an estimated 6.6 million patients facing higher costs.

Who organized this study session?

The study session was organized by the PAL System Cooperative Federation and featured a lecturer from Butoren.

How will the increased burden affect patients?

There are concerns about serious impacts such as reducing living expenses or giving up treatment, which could threaten the right to survival.

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Knowing the impact of increased out-of-pocket costs for high-cost medical care: 'Medical and Health Disparity Study Session' at Group Co-op [Kyosai-ren]

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Pal-system Mutual Insurance Federation held a study session inviting Hodanren to discuss the severe impact of the government's planned increase in out-of-pocket limits for the high-cost medical care benefit system.

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Q: What changes will be made to the high-cost medical care system?: A: The out-of-pocket limit will be increased in 2026 and 2027, with an estimated 6.6 million patients facing higher costs.
Q: Who organized this study session?: A: The study session was organized by the PAL System Cooperative Federation and featured a lecturer from Butoren.
Q: How will the increased burden affect patients?: A: There are concerns about serious impacts such as reducing living expenses or giving up treatment, which could threaten the right to survival.