Act to Partially Amend the Social Welfare Act and Related Laws (affecting the National Health Insurance Act)

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Summary

This item concerns an amending act titled the Act to Partially Amend the Social Welfare Act and Related Laws (Reiwa 8 Act No. 51), listed as amending the National Health Insurance Act (Showa 33 Act No. 192). The metadata records a promulgation date of 2026-06-25, and the entry appears in an e-Gov law-update listing. The precise scope and content of the amendments are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Business Impact

Organizations subject to social welfare or national health insurance rules may need to assess whether the amended provisions affect their obligations. The nature and extent of any impact cannot be determined from this metadata alone.

Recommended Action

Review the official e-Gov source and the full text of the amending act to confirm the affected provisions, timing, and applicability.

Timeline of related official records

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1. Date not stated by the source — Bill listed by the House of Representatives (Diet session 221) 社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律案（審議状況：成立） Dashboard page Original Japanese source
2. 2026-06-25 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律（令和八年法律第五十一号） (this update) Original Japanese source
3. 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 介護保険法、住民基本台帳法、健康保険法、児童福祉法、国家公務員共済組合法 ほか8件 Dashboard page Original Japanese source