Regarding the reduction and exemption measures for medical expenses for those who evacuated from Fukushima prefecture due to the nuclear accident, the government has gradually reduced the number of local governments whose evacuation orders have been lifted by April 2017 from next year onward. Announced that it will be finished by the end.
This was announced by the Minister of Reconstruction Nishime at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting.
According to this, the evacuation order was issued regarding the reduction and exemption measures such as medical expenses and long-term care insurance premiums for those who lived in the municipalities in Fukushima prefecture where evacuation orders were issued due to the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. It is said that it will end in about 10 years from the cancellation.
Based on this, local governments whose evacuation orders have been lifted by April 2017 will gradually reduce the exemption and exemption measures for each local government from next year, and will end by the end of Reiwa 9.
On the other hand, in Futaba Town and Okuma Town, where many areas are still subject to evacuation orders, we will continue the exemption measures and consider ending the evacuation order within 10 years.
Minister Nishime said, "In areas where evacuation orders have been lifted, the living environment is being improved, such as reopening schools, opening medical institutions, and opening railroads and roads. I think I can get it. "