“We worked so hard to save money．．．” Elderly people are crying out in despair as the government considers increasing medical expenses for people over 75 years old．
0001Capital Region Tiger ★.Sep. 24, 2024 (Tue) 19:49:57.12ID:QEyFbBNn9
Japan is now entering a super-aging society. According to population estimates released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of people aged 65 and over continues to increase year by year. In 2024, the number will increase by 20,000 from 2023 to a record high of 36.25 million. According to estimates by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, the number is expected to approach 40 million by 2045. The government is considering increasing medical expenses for those over 75, and wants to ask the elderly to do so as well. Now that the baby boomer generation is entering their late senior years, the government has begun to consider a certain measure. That is… Prime Minister Kishida: “It is important not only to take measures to support the elderly, but also to take measures to build a sustainable society where people of all generations support each other.” Increasing the medical expenses burden for people over 75 years old. Currently, medical expenses for people aged 75 and over are generally 10%. However, if your income is over 2 million yen, the burden will be 20%, and if your income is the same as that of a working person, such as 3.83 million yen or more per year, the burden will be 30%, so the burden will vary depending on your income. The government will consider whether it is possible to expand the scope of those who are required to pay 30% of the cost. Medical expenses for fiscal 2023 are expected to reach approximately 47 trillion yen, the highest level ever for the third consecutive year, and the government wants to ask the elderly to share this burden. Opinions of the working generation on the increased burden of medical expenses for those over 75 years old Full text at source Last updated: 9/24 (Tue) 18:27.
>>1 Let’s see how many trillion yen we can save by eliminating unnecessary hospital visits and unnecessary life-prolonging measures for the elderly. He’s your senior in life, right? lol.
If you’ve saved up money by working hard, then a small price increase shouldn’t be a problem. You’re from the runaway generation, so don’t be so spoiled. This is seriously annoying.
If we don’t squeeze these people now, the generation 20 or 30 years from now will be even worse off. They’ve had it good up until now, so it’s time for these old fogeys to run out of money.
>>22 That’s it. I went to the general hospital on Saturday and there were a lot of elderly people there. My turn came an hour after my reservation time. I don’t think old people in wheelchairs who clearly don’t work should come on a Saturday. I can only go here on Saturdays.
On the other hand, what’s the point of taxing losers, poor people, bored old people, and leftists who don’t pay taxes and have no prospect of paying taxes in the future?
Anyone who has served as a member of parliament even once should be required to pay 100% of the tax for the rest of their life. Although 90% would be fine too.
>>25 My parents earn about 5 million yen a year, including a company pension, and I live in a house worth over 20 million yen and go to the hospital often. However, since I’m over 75, I only have to pay 10%. The remaining money is my own, so I personally appreciate the 10% burden, but I think it’s strange in Japanese society.
When the elderly were working, the national tax rate was low, so they were able to save money, but even if the current working generation tries to save, it will be taken away from them.
Me: “Even though my husband retired, he still works, and this old lady only helps out with the housework and goes to the hospital every week to chat. Well, if you’re a working person, you’re going to have to pay for the medical expenses!” You guys aren’t paying taxes for old hags.
The number of people who are truly frugal and managing to get by remains at 10%, while those who are worried that this number will drop to 30% have some kind of assets.
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