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

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Summary

This item, from e-Gov Law Search, concerns an amending act described as the 'Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Laws' (cited as Reiwa 7 Act No. 87). The metadata indicates the target law is the Health Insurance Act (Taisho 11 Act No. 70), with a promulgation date of December 12, 2025, and a stated enforcement date of October 1, 2026. The details should be verified against the official Japanese source.

Business Impact

Organizations operating in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or health insurance-related areas may need to review whether these amendments could affect their obligations. Any potential impact depends on the specific provisions, which are not detailed in this metadata.

Recommended Action

Consider reviewing the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the scope, provisions, and applicable dates of this amendment.

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 (this update) 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