All-generation social security system reform Next month's interim report should show the big picture

All-generation social security system reform November 26, 22:40

A government review meeting for the realization of the all-generation social security system was held, and experts gave an interim report to be compiled next month. There was a series of opinions that the overall picture of the reform should be shown, including the burden.

The government's “All-Generation Social Security Review Conference”, held on the 26th, exchanged opinions based on interviews with each group up to last week.

Among these members, in order to maintain a medical insurance system in which financial deterioration is expected due to aging, the staff members will raise the counter burden to 20% of senior citizens aged 75 years or older, and will be the contact point for outpatient consultations. Opinions were issued asking for the introduction of a “fixed amount payment system” that adds a certain amount to the burden.

And in the interim report to be compiled next month, there were a series of opinions that the overall picture of reform should be shown, including the benefits and burdens in the medical field.

In response, Prime Minister Abe said, “In addition to securing employment opportunities up to the age of 70 and expanding the scope of the Employees' Pension, we will prepare for an interim report at the end of the year and a final report in the next summer, including fields such as medical care. We will continue to make specific adjustments. "

Regarding the benefits and burdens in the medical field, the Japan Medical Association has issued an opinion requesting that the reforms that lead to an increase in patient burden, such as the “fixed-rate burden system”, should be carried out carefully. It seems to be the focus.

Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Masuda "Reform proposal with package including medical care"

Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Hiroya Masuda, Visiting Professor of the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy, told reporters, “For medical care, the fixed amount at the time of medical examination and the 20% burden at the window for the elderly at the end of the year will be implemented. “In the interim report in December, not only pensions can be preceded, but the whole package, including health care, should give a complete picture of the reform proposal.”

Takeshi Shinami “Making the burden of capacity a major premise”

Suntory Holdings President Takeshi Shinami told reporters, “The ultimate goal of pensions and medical care is the ultimate goal of paying people who can pay and reducing the burden on those who are strict.” Type social security should be promoted. "