Understanding the Truth About Medical Expenses for Welfare Recipients and How to Manage Them
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Understanding the Truth About Medical Expenses for Welfare Recipients and How to Manage Them

Question from a reader:
I am receiving public assistance, but I was charged 4,400 yen for a referral letter and for outpatient examination costs, which I paid. Is this basically considered out-of-pocket expenses?

About Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses for Public Assistance Recipients

Hello, today I would like to talk about a somewhat serious topic. One of the issues faced by those receiving public

Proper Steps to Take When Receiving Eye Drops with Preservatives at the Pharmacy: Understanding Your Consumer Rights
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Proper Steps to Take When Receiving Eye Drops with Preservatives at the Pharmacy: Understanding Your Consumer Rights

Question from a reader:
I recently picked up eye drops from my regular pharmacy, but when I got home, I noticed something different. Although the name of the medication was the same, I was given a version that contained preservatives instead of the preservative-free one I expected. I want to avoid unnecessary expenses, but how should I address this with the