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Japan targets 2027 for free childbirth coverage
Japan plans to start covering childbirth costs by 2027 to help families.
In brief
Japan plans to start covering childbirth costs by 2027 to help families. Japan will begin providing free childbirth coverage for parents starting in 2027 to encourage larger families. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan health ministry
Japan's health ministry began discussing details of a new benefit to cover childbirth costs starting in the second half of fiscal 2027.
Childbirth coverage program
The program aims to reduce financial burden on parents by making childbirth effectively free of charge.
2027 start date
Japan hopes to implement the coverage program starting in the second half of fiscal 2027 to encourage larger families.
The one thing
Japan will begin providing free childbirth coverage for parents starting in 2027 to encourage larger families.
