Notice Of Changes to Inpatient Meal Charges (Effective June 1, 2026)

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2026.05.25

Please be advised that beginning June 1. 2026, the patient co-payment amount for inpatient meal services will change.

Due to increases in food and related costs, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revised the fees for inpatient meal services provided during hospitalization.

In accordance with this revision, our hospital will also adjust the patient co-payment amounts effective June 1, 2026, as outlined below.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Section of the Medical Affairs Department.         

Income Category Until May 31,2026 From June 1, 2026
Under age 70 Age 70 and older
Category A High Income Ⅲ 510 Yen per meal 550 Yen per meal
Category B High IncomeⅡ
Category C High IncomeⅠ
Category D General
Category E Low IncomeⅡ 240 Yen per meal 270 Yen per meal
(long-term certification : 190 yen per meal) (long-term certification : 220 yen permeal)
- Low IncomeⅠ 110 Yen per meal 130 Yen per meal

Patients’ out-of-pocket medical expenses and meal charges are determined based on their income category.                             
Charges may differ for patients covered under public medical assistance programs, including designated intractable disease programs.