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My wardsDesignated diseases: monthly cost cap
Overview
With a designated disease certificate, your monthly share of medical costs for that disease is capped at 10,000 yen. For people under 70 with chronic kidney failure on dialysis in the higher income group (household income above 6 million yen after basic deduction), the cap is 20,000 yen. Designated diseases: congenital blood coagulation factor VIII or IX deficiency treated with plasma products, chronic kidney failure needing dialysis, and HIV infection treated with antiviral drugs. Apply at the counter with your insurance card and a doctor's opinion.
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- Get a doctor's opinion, or the designated disease certificate issued by your previous insurer.
- Bring your My Number insurance card or qualification notice to the counter.
- Apply at the National Health Insurance Benefits counter, South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21.
What to bring
- My Number insurance card or qualification notice (original)
- Doctor's opinion, or designated disease certificate from the previous insurer
- For HIV infection: extract of the court settlement record
Where
Itabashi Ward Office
South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21
Contact
National Health Insurance Benefits section
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