The Consumption Tax Act has been revised and the consumption tax rate will be raised from 8 % to 10 % from October​ ​1, 2019.

 As a result, the following major out-of-pocket expenses that will be charged after the revised Consumption Tax Law comes into effect will be charged at the new 10 % tax rate.

Thank you for your understanding.

[Major uninsured expenses to which the new tax rate applies]

1. Private room and semi-private room charges

2. Medical certificate, etc.

3. Copying of medical information

4. Second opinion

5. Special fees for medical treatment (additional fee for a first-time patient without a referral)

6. Clothing, etc.

7. Vaccinations

8. Other (hospitalization kit, diapers, etc.)