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Upcoming Free Webinar on Major Shifts in the Care Industry

Sekisui Home Tech Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Co., is set to host a free web seminar titled "-Frontline of the Care Industry- Major Shifts in the Care Industry Toward 2026! Understanding Trends and Directions of Care Insurance Revisions" on January 22, 2026. This webinar aims to clarify recent changes in the care sector including emergency revisions of care remuneration for the fiscal year and budget specifics laid out for the 2026 fiscal year.

In December 2025, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare held a meeting of the Social Security Council to discuss the revision plans for care remuneration for 2026. This particular revision stands out as it deviates from the regular triennial schedule, implementing a mid-term extraordinary adjustment with a revision rate set at 2.03%. The webinar will thoroughly explain key points including alterations to care workforce treatment improvement calculations, wage increases for care sector employees, the applicability of care plan fee structures, and the ongoing debates surrounding user burden adjustments.

The year 2025 was pivotal as it was a time when the government conducted numerous discussions in anticipation of the 2040 peak in aging population. There were critical discussions about securing care personnel, support service sustainability, and the enduring viability of the care insurance system, directly affecting care service providers. The seminar will present these shifts from the perspective of a bathroom fixture manufacturer in the care industry, providing attendees with a clear understanding of the evolving landscape and critical information beneficial for future decision-making.

Webinar Details

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Title: "-Frontline of the Care Industry- Major Shifts Toward 2026: Trends in the Care Industry and Directions of Care Insurance Revisions"
Content:
1. Outline of 2026 Care Remuneration Emergency Revision
- Overview of treatment improvement calculations for FY2026
2. Summary of the FY2025 Supplementary Budget
- Wage increases and workplace improvement support for care staff
- Continuation support for care businesses and facilities
3. Latest Trends in Care Insurance Revisions
- Applicability of care plan fees and discussions about user burdens
4. Current information about industry developments
Capacity: First 500 registrants
Participation Method: Online via ZOOM
Fee: Free of charge
Organizer: Sekisui Home Tech Co.
Webinar Instructor: Care Management Consultant, Shinya Sato

Catch-Up Streaming

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Participation Method: Online via ZOOM

Both the January 22nd webinar and the February 17th catch-up can be registered through the same URLs provided.

Recommended for:

• - Those wanting to learn the latest in the care industry
• - Anyone interested in the emergency revisions to care remuneration and insurance direction for FY2026

No experience is necessary; all are welcome to join!

Sekisui Home Tech’s Ongoing Initiatives

Sekisui Home Tech is committed to offering valuable web seminars monthly for care professionals, enhancing knowledge and support across the care sector. A new section called 'Wells Web Seminars' has been established to regularly share seminar information on their specialized website for care bathing fixtures. These seminars are entirely web-based via Zoom, and free for anyone interested to participate.

Upcoming Seminar Schedule (All Free!)

• - February 12 (Thursday): 13:30 - 15:30

"Over 10% revenue difference! Outrageous cost-cutting techniques and operational management"

• - February 26 (Thursday): 13:30 - 15:30

"Successful examples of employee retention and hiring! What does the new care environment look like for 2040?"

For further inquiries, please reach out to Sekisui Home Tech’s Management Planning Department, Sales Planning Group (Contact: Sato) using the contact form available on their website.

About Sekisui Home Tech

Sekisui Home Tech specializes in the comprehensive process of design, manufacturing, construction, and aftercare for unit baths. Starting from the bathroom, the company aims to solve customer issues in residential and social structures, becoming a partner in building richer lifestyles.