MHLW ordinance implementing part of the amended Health Insurance Act (sustainable social security reform)
全世代対応型の持続可能な社会保障制度を構築するための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等に関する省令
Published: 2026-03-31 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-06
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Summary
This item concerns a Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) ordinance related to the partial implementation of an act amending the Health Insurance Act and related laws, aimed at building a sustainable social security system covering all generations. According to the metadata, it amends the enforcement regulations for the law on comprehensive promotion of regional medical care and long-term care (Heisei 1 MHLW Ordinance No. 34), with the amending ordinance numbered Reiwa 8 MHLW Ordinance No. 54. The metadata lists a promulgation date of 2026-03-31 and an enforcement date of 2026-04-01.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in health insurance, medical care, or long-term care administration in Japan may be affected by changes to the relevant enforcement regulations. The exact scope and obligations could depend on the specific provisions, which are not detailed in this metadata.
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Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-03-31 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source