Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Laws (affecting the National Health Insurance Act)

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Summary

This item concerns an amending act titled 'Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Laws' (Reiwa 7 Act No. 87), listed in e-Gov Law Search with a promulgation date of 2025-12-12. According to the metadata, the affected law is the National Health Insurance Act (Showa 33 Act No. 192). The record appears in a law-update listing dated 2026-09-16.

Business Impact

Organizations operating in healthcare or health insurance may be affected if the amendments change requirements under the National Health Insurance Act or related medical care laws. The specific scope and timing of any changes cannot be determined from this metadata alone.

Recommended Action

Consider reviewing the official e-Gov Law Search source to confirm the amendment's contents, applicability, and any effective dates.

Timeline of related official records

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1. 2025-12-12 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 医療法等の一部を改正する法律（令和七年法律第八十七号） (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search がん登録等の推進に関する法律、予防接種法、介護保険法、住民基本台帳法、健康保険法 ほか28件 Dashboard page Original Japanese source
3. 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 予防接種法、介護保険法、住民基本台帳法、健康保険法、児童福祉法 ほか19件 Dashboard page Original Japanese source