Subsidies and Systems for the Elderly

Program for provision of everyday life instruments for seniors

Everyday life tools are provided to seniors who have difficulty leaving their house, risk falling when taking a bath, etc. (seniors who are hospitalized or are living in a seniors' facility are not eligible).

After applying and before receiving the benefits, the city will conduct a preliminary study with a contracted welfare products company to determine the safety and effectiveness of the equipment, and based on the results, decide on the provision of the equipment.

Inquiries: Home Care Support Subsection, Support Services for Senior Citizens Section

Tel: 03-3578-2401

 

Supply of Disposable Diapers

City residents who are bedridden or suffering from incontinence and who have been certified as needing care with a need-for-support level of 1 or higher are eligible for the city’s adult diaper supply service, at \500/month. Individuals who have been admitted to a medical facility where city-provided adult diapers cannot be used are entitled to a subsidy to help cover their adult diaper expenses.

Inquiries: Home Care Support Subsection, Support Services for Senior Citizens Section

Tel: 03-3578-2400~2406

 

Free Bath Tickets Service

City residents aged 70 and older are entitled to receive up to 52 free bath tickets a year. The number of tickets issued depends on the month in which they are requested.

Inquiries: Home Care Support Subsection, Support Services for Senior Citizens Section

Tel: 03-3578-2400~2406

 

Expense Subsidy for Home Renovations Supporting Independent Life

A subsidy for home improvements is available to help cover the related costs, such as handrail installation and the removal of floor-level differences in the home. This subsidy is for city residents aged 65 and older, who have problems performing everyday activities and who are recognized as needing home improvements. The costs borne by the user depend on the user’s income. 

*Apply for this subsidy prior to commencement of renovations.

Inquiries: Home Care Support Subsection, Support Services for Senior Citizens Section

Tel: 03-3578-2400~2406

 

 

Subsidy for the Purchase of Eyeglasses Following Senile Cataract Surgery

This subsidy covers part of the costs of purchasing eyeglasses for those who have undergone treatment or surgery for senile cataracts, in which the insertion of intraocular lenses was not possible resulting in the requirement of special eyeglasses. Eligible recipients who are members of health insurance or Medical Care System for Senior Citizens, will remain a resident of Minato City from the date of the surgery, and who have had the surgery within the past year may apply.

Inquiries: Senior Citizens’ Medical Benefits Subsection, National Health Insurance and Pension Section

Tel: 03-3578-2654～2659

 

Support program for residing in privately-run rental housing

Support for securing a comfortable living environment for elderly households who are facing financial hardships due to a need for changing residence, through introduction to privately-run rental housing, introduction to debt-guarantee companies and partial subsidies for first-time guarantor fees, and partial subsidies for moving expenses.

Inquiries: Home Care Support Subsection, Support Services for Senior Citizens Section

Tel: 03-3578-2405