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Ministerial Ordinance amending medical care benefits for Self-Defense Forces personnel and others

自衛官等に対する療養の給付等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令

Published: 2026-09-30 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-20

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AI summary

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Summary

Ministry of Defense Ordinance No. 23 of 2026 partially amends the Ministerial Ordinance on Medical Care Benefits for Self-Defense Forces Personnel and Others (Ministry of Defense Ordinance No. 4 of 2024). The metadata records promulgation on 2026-09-30 and an effective date of 2026-10-01.

Business Impact

Self-Defense Forces personnel and others covered by the medical care benefits ordinance may be affected by the amendment; the metadata does not identify which benefits or procedures change.

Recommended Action

Review of the official Japanese source could clarify the amended provisions, the scope of covered recipients, and any transitional arrangements associated with the 2026-10-01 effective date.

Timeline of related official records

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  1. 2026-09-30 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 自衛官等に対する療養の給付等に関する省令の一部を改正する省令(令和八年防衛省令第二十三号) (this update) Original Japanese source
  2. 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 自衛官等に対する療養の給付等に関する省令 (this update) Original Japanese source