Japan Health Ministry Plans Broader Long-Term Care Copayment Scope
Policy adjustments would require more citizens to pay 20% of long-term care service costs, expanding the existing copayment target group.
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Terms & Concepts
Long-term care service costs: Expenses associated with ongoing assistance for elderly or disabled individuals, including medical, personal, and support services.
Copayment: A fixed percentage or amount that a service recipient must pay out-of-pocket, with the remainder covered by insurance or public funds.