Draft ministerial ordinance aligning MHLW ordinances with Health Insurance Act amendments
健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う厚生労働省関係省令の整備に関する省令案に関する御意見の募集について
Published: 2026-10-26 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-24 23:59 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-27
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AI summary
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Summary
A draft ministerial ordinance would adjust Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordinances in connection with partial implementation of the Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act and Other Acts. The draft was published for public comment on 2026-10-26, with a stated deadline of 2026-11-24 23:59 JST; the responsible office is the National Health Insurance Division, Health Insurance Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Business Impact
Health insurance insurers and insured persons may be affected by the proposed adjustments, but the listing does not identify the specific ordinances, provisions or operational changes involved.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese draft to identify the ordinances and provisions being amended, their implementation dates and any transitional arrangements.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-10-26 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-11-24 — Public comment deadline (2026-11-24 23:59 JST) Original Japanese source
What happens next
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