Cabinet Order on Related Orders and Transitional Measures for Medical Care Act Amendments
医療法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令
Published: 2026-09-11 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-02
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AI summary
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Summary
This e-Gov update-list entry concerns a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 274) that provides for the adjustment of related cabinet orders and transitional measures accompanying the partial enforcement of an act partially amending the Medical Care Act and other laws. The affected instrument listed is the Health Insurance Act Enforcement Order (Taisho 15 Imperial Ordinance No. 243). The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-09-11 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Entities involved in health insurance administration, medical institutions, or pharmaceutical-related services may find that provisions of the Health Insurance Act Enforcement Order have changed or that transitional measures apply. The actual scope and effect cannot be determined from the metadata alone.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese text of the order and the amended Health Insurance Act Enforcement Order on e-Gov to confirm which provisions changed and whether any transitional measures apply to your operations.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-13 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-12 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-12 21:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-11 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source