Subsidizes Childbirth expenses

Eligibility

Father or mother of a newborn child who meets all of the following requirements

1. The applicant must have lived in Minato City since before the birth of the child, and must have lived in Minato City for at least one year as of the date of application.

2. The child must be registered as a resident at the address of the eligible person from the date of birth and must be living with the eligible person on the date of application.

   *If both parents are foreign nationals and the child was born abroad, the child must be registered at the applicant's address from the date of the child's first resident registration after birth in Japan, and must be living with the applicant on the date of application.

3. Mother must be covered by Japanese public health insurance.(Mother is insured or dependent of father, etc.)
4. The date of application must be within one year from the date of birth.

Subsidy Details

For childbirth-related expenses, including delivery and hospitalization costs, financial assistance will be provided for the full amount up to the maximum subsidy limit of 810,000 yen (plus 480,000 yen for twins) after deducting the lump-sum allowance for childbirth and childcare (including any additional benefits), whichever is lower between the actual childbirth expenses and the subsidy limit.

Required Documents

A copy of the receipt issued by the hospital for childbirth expenses or other relevant documentation will be required.
Please visit the Minato City website for more information or contact us.

Application

Please submit Application Form for Subsidy of Childbirth Expenses to which the required documents are attached within one year from the date of delivery.

Direct

Submit directly to Health and Welfare Subsection of the closest Regional City Office

Via mail

Send to 〒105-8511 Child and Family Support Department, Children and Youth Support Section, Child Benefits Subsection