Flexible operation of 300,000 yen benefit standard Aiming to start by the end of next month Rush to adjust starting April 15 5:04

Regarding cash payments of 300,000 yen to households whose income has decreased due to the effect of the new coronavirus, the government has decided to increase the target by flexibly operating the benefit standard based on the income status of the household owner, We are rushing to make adjustments with the aim of starting benefits during the month.

The government will pay 300,000 yen in cash to households whose income has declined to a certain level due to the new coronavirus.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said on the 14th, "We will consider measures to cope with the fact that some households other than the head of household support their livelihood," and flexibly operate the benefit standard based on the income of the household head. Clarified the policy.

In addition, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takaichi expressed the idea that parents and children who are evacuated from the abuse of their husband, who is the head of the household, and those whose job offers have been cancelled.

The government is aiming to start the benefits by the end of next month, but there are also concerns that the start of the benefits will be delayed if the target is expanded, and the government is rushing to make adjustments.

Separately from this, the secretary-general of the second floor of the Liberal Democratic Party indicated that it would ask the government to provide 100,000 yen in cash per capita with income restrictions.

Government officials said, "Isn't it easy to understand?", And it is expected that it will be considered as a further economic measure in the future.