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My wardsMedical care subsidy for children with impairments (ikusei medical care)
Overview
Itabashi Ward helps pay the medical costs of children under 18 who have a physical, visual, hearing, oral, heart or other internal organ impairment that surgery or other treatment is expected to improve. The family pays 10% of the cost, and an income limit applies. Treatment must be at a designated medical institution for self-reliance support medical care. Questions and applications go to the health and welfare centers. The application guide and forms are attached.
Who can apply
- Children under 18 with a physical, visual, hearing, oral, heart or other internal organ impairment
- The impairment is expected to improve after surgery or other treatment
- An income limit applies
Cost and treatment
The subsidy covers the treatment cost, and the family pays 10% of it. Treatment must be received at a designated medical institution for self-reliance support medical care.
Questions and applications
Questions and applications are handled by the health and welfare centers. The health promotion section can be reached by phone for questions about the subsidy.
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Contact or apply at a health and welfare center. The application guide and forms are attached to this page.
Where
Health and welfare centers: Itabashi, Kami-Itabashi, Akatsuka, Shimura and Takashimadaira
Contact
Maternal and Child Health Unit, Health Promotion Section
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