The Japanese government has begun a survey into public health insurance usage by foreign residents, amid concerns voiced by some lawmakers that people may come from overseas to take advantage of the support for expensive medical treatment.It is the first time for the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to conduct a study into the actual state of insurance premiums paid by foreigners living in Japan and details of the benefits they receive, with the findings to be released by the summer.The ministry may also consider whether there is a need to review the system itself based on the outcome …READ FULL ARTICLE
