Cabinet Order on Medical Care Act amendments: changes to support rules for returnees from China
医療法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令
Published: 2026-09-11 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-01
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Summary
Cabinet Order No. 274 of 2026 adjusts related Cabinet Orders and provides transitional measures for partial implementation of the Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Other Acts. This entry concerns its amendment of the Enforcement Order of the Act on Promoting the Smooth Return of Japanese Nationals Remaining in China and Supporting the Self-Reliance of Those Permanently Returned and Specified Spouses (Cabinet Order No. 18 of 1996). The stated promulgation date is 2026-09-11 and the stated effective date is 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Japanese nationals remaining in China, those who have permanently returned, and specified spouses may be affected by changes to the return and self-reliance support framework. Although the headline concerns Medical Care Act amendments, this entry specifically concerns the support-related Enforcement Order; the substantive changes are not provided.
Recommended Action
Review the official Japanese text for the amendments to Cabinet Order No. 18 of 1996 and any transitional provisions relevant to return and self-reliance support.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-13 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-12 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-12 21:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-11 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source