The monetary terms of benefit is metered to the level of care need. The level of care need will determine the per diem cost for institutional care and the monthly budget cap for home care as shown.

The shown figures are relative values. The unit value is between 10 yen to 10.72 yen depending upon the location. For example, skilled nursing facilities in Tokyo, the per diem cost for the level 5 will be: 1080 X 10.72 yen=11578 yen.

Recipietns' copayment is 10%. For example, in the above case, the recipient will have to pay 1158 yen and the provider will bill to the insurance 10420 yen.