Financial Summary for Stroke: Treatment Costs, Medical Insurance, and Life Insurance Payouts
Stroke (Ischemic Stroke, Intracerebral Hemorrhage, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage) treatment tends to be expensive. However, Japan's Universal Health Coverage (Health Insurance) generally caps the out-of-pocket patient burden at 30%(or 10% to 30% for those aged 70+). Given the long average hospital stay (over 108 days), the total cost can reach several million yen. In 2025, with the Baby Boomers entering late-stage elderly care, a sharp increase in overall healthcare costs is anticipated.