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Overview
National Health Insurance can pay for acupuncture, moxibustion and massage (anma), but only for a limited list of conditions such as neuralgia, rheumatism, frozen shoulder and lower back pain. Massage must be needed for muscle paralysis or joint stiffness after injury or surgery. A doctor's written consent is needed every six months, and acupuncture cannot be combined with medical clinic treatment. Relaxation, daily fatigue, shoulder stiffness, hernia and work injuries are not covered. Fill in the claim form yourself and keep every receipt.
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- Get the doctor's written consent, renewed every six months.
- Fill in the treatment claim form and stamp it yourself.
- Ask for a receipt every time and check its contents.
What to bring
- Doctor's written consent (renewed every six months)
- Treatment claim form (filled in and stamped by you)
Where
Itabashi Ward Office
South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21
Contact
National Health Insurance Benefits section
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