Birth lump-sum payment under National Health Insurance

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Insured people who give birth receive a lump-sum childbirth payment of 500,000 yen per child, paid to the household head. Stillbirths and miscarriages after 85 days of pregnancy are also covered, with a doctor's certificate. With the direct payment system, the hospital receives the payment and you pay only the difference, if any. Without it, apply at the counter or by post after the birth, within two years of the day after the birth. A birth abroad cannot use the direct payment system and must be applied for in person after returning to Japan.

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How to apply

Ask the hospital whether it uses the direct payment system, and sign its consent form.
If you do not use the direct payment system, collect the documents after the birth.
Apply at the counter or by post within two years of the day after the birth.

What to bring

My Number card or qualification notice (original)
Maternity and child health handbook with the birth registration certificate (original)
Bank details of the household head (passbook or similar)
Hospital receipt and itemised statement (original, or copy by post)
Direct payment consent form (original, or copy by post)

Where

Itabashi Ward Office

South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21

Contact

National Health Insurance Benefits section

03-3579-2404

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Official page: https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/kenko/kokuho/kokuho/kyufu/1003149.html
Birth lump-sum payment under National Health Insurance
Insured people who give birth receive a lump-sum childbirth payment of 500,000 yen per child, paid to the household head. Stillbirths and miscarriages after 85 days of pregnancy are also covered, with a doctor's certificate. With the direct payment system, the hospital receives the payment and you pay only the difference, if any. Without it, apply at the counter or by post after the birth, within two years of the day after the birth. A birth abroad cannot use the direct payment system and must be applied for in person after returning to Japan.
How to apply: Ask the hospital whether it uses the direct payment system, or apply at the counter or by post after the birth.
Who it is for: Insured person who gives birth; the payment goes to the household head
Where: National Health Insurance Benefits counter, South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21, or by post
What to bring: My Number card or qualification notice, maternity and child health handbook with the birth registration, bank details of the household head, hospital receipt and statement
Fees: The payment is 500,000 yen per child
Contact: National Health Insurance Benefits section, 03-3579-2404

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Official page: https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/kenko/kokuho/kokuho/kyufu/1003149.html
Birth lump-sum payment under National Health Insurance
Insured people who give birth receive a lump-sum childbirth payment of 500,000 yen per child, paid to the household head. Stillbirths and miscarriages after 85 days of pregnancy are also covered, with a doctor's certificate. With the direct payment system, the hospital receives the payment and you pay only the difference, if any. Without it, apply at the counter or by post after the birth, within two years of the day after the birth. A birth abroad cannot use the direct payment system and must be applied for in person after returning to Japan.
How to apply: Ask the hospital whether it uses the direct payment system, or apply at the counter or by post after the birth.
Who it is for: Insured person who gives birth; the payment goes to the household head
Where: National Health Insurance Benefits counter, South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21, or by post
What to bring: My Number card or qualification notice, maternity and child health handbook with the birth registration, bank details of the household head, hospital receipt and statement
Fees: The payment is 500,000 yen per child
Contact: National Health Insurance Benefits section, 03-3579-2404

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