Japan Considers Higher Nursing Care Premiums for Wealthy Seniors
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Japan's welfare ministry is reviewing a plan to increase nursing care insurance premiums for high-income seniors aged 65 and above starting from fiscal 2027. The proposal aims to address the burden on low-income earners who face higher premiums due to pension payment increases. The ministry suggests raising the highest rate for those earning 7.2 million yen or more annually and dividing lower-income brackets into smaller categories.
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