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The Basic Concept of Japan's Healthcare System

In Japan's healthcare system, medical care covered by the national health insurance is separated from medical care not covered by insurance (private medical care).

The national health insurance is a system that applies to ;

• medical care aimed at treating illnesses and injuries
• improving functional impairments that interfere with daily life.

On the other hand,

• treatments primarily judged to be for cosmetic purposes
• those whose medical classification and standards

have not yet been established, are generally excluded from insurance coverage.

Is MWL treatment covered by insurance?

Treatment for Massive Weight Loss (MWL) is not uniformly covered by health insurance in Japan.