A bill to amend the law to raise the burden of medical expenses at the window for people aged 75 and over to 20% for people with an annual income of 2 million yen or more has been deliberated at the House of Councilors. Emphasized the significance of the bill to promote the construction of social security that can be reassured.
A bill to amend the law to raise the current principle of 10% to 20% for people aged 75 and over who have an annual income of 2 million yen or more was deliberated at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 19th, and Prime Minister Suga also Attendance was given to explain the purpose and ask questions.
During the question, Mr. Masahiro Ishida of the Liberal Democratic Party asked, "How are you trying to reflect the basics of social security system reform that have been consistent so far in this revision of the law?"
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "In order to meet the long-standing challenge of supporting young people and the elderly and curbing the increase in the burden on the younger generation, the burden on the counter for people with a certain income or higher will be 20%. We will continue to build social security that everyone can feel at ease. "
In addition, Mr. Michihiro Ishibashi of the Constitutional Democratic Party pointed out, "Isn't there a heartbreaking cry of the parties, such as'If the burden on the counter increases, I will not be able to go to the hospital'?"
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We have decided to establish transitional measures so that necessary consultations will not be suppressed. We think that this is a severe reform for the elderly who are subject to the increase, but with the declining birthrate and aging population progressing. It's a reform without waiting. "
On the other hand, Prime Minister Suga said that due to the delay of the deliberation of the committee by Deputy Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Mihara, the deliberation of the amendment was postponed on the 19th. It is regrettable that it will affect the Diet schedule. I would like Deputy Minister Mihara to take great care in the future and continue to do his best in his duties. "