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Table 1 Benefits limits standard amount for in-home services.

From: Predictors of the highest long-term care expenditures in Japan

Level of long-term care need

Benefit limit standard amounts

Requiring Support 1

4,970 units/month

Requiring Support 2

10,400 units/month

Requiring Long-term Care 1

16,580 units/month

Requiring Long-term Care 2

19,480 units/month

Requiring Long-term Care 3

26,750 units/month

Requiring Long-term Care 4

30,600 units/month

Requiring Long-term Care 5

35,830 units/month

  1. 1 unit = ¥ 10 to ¥ 11.05 (subject to region and kinds of service) Source: Annual Health, Labour and Welfare Report 2008-2009 MHLW.Japan