A prefecture is to provide a Association of Medical Care Systems for the Elderly Aged 75 and older or a municipality with necessary advice and appropriate assistance so that the operation of the medical insurance system for the elderly is carried out soundly and smoothly.
都道府県は、後期高齢者医療広域連合又は市町村に対し、後期高齢者医療制度の運営が健全かつ円滑に行われるように、必要な助言及び適切な援助をするものとする。
If a Association of Medical Care Systems for the Elderly Aged 75 and older intends to provide the benefits set forth in Article 56, item (iii) or in other cases specified by Cabinet Order, it must consult with the prefectural governor in advance.
後期高齢者医療広域連合は、第五十六条第三号に掲げる給付を行おうとする場合その他の政令で定める場合においては、あらかじめ、都道府県知事に協議しなければならない。
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