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Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Considers "Optimizing" Welfare Benefits for Foreigners, Including Reducing Eligibility

Summary by Kobe-np.co.jp
At a press conference on the 3rd, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kenichiro Ueno said that he intends to consider reviewing the system after grasping the actual usage situation of the system in order to ensure the appropriate use of public assistance by foreigners. While the specific content and timing have not been decided, he indicated that he is aware that the review will include reducing the scope of users.
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At a press conference on the 3rd, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kenichiro Ueno said that he intends to consider reviewing the system after grasping the actual usage situation of the system in order to ensure the appropriate use of public assistance by foreigners. While the specific content and timing have not been decided, he indicated that he is aware that the review will include reducing the scope of users.

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kobe-np.co.jp broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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