The claim
救急車が有料になる
Original review summary
The claim that ambulance use would become universally chargeable is not supported by the review. Matsusaka announced that from June 1, 2024, hospitals would collect a ¥7,700 fee from some patients brought by ambulance who were judged not to need urgent or serious care; it was not a general fee for ambulance use.[S1]
Additional context
The fee is collected by hospitals as a selection treatment fee, not by the city or fire department for ambulance use. The review says exceptions include patients with a referral, people covered by public medical assistance, and patients whom a doctor determines needed emergency transport. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026