Transport costs after an urgent transfer
Overview
National Health Insurance pays back the cost of transporting a patient who could not move easily because of an injury or illness, when a doctor ordered a temporary or urgent transfer to a medical facility or between hospitals. Three cases are covered: an emergency transfer from a disaster site, a transfer from a remote island to the nearest suitable hospital, and an urgent move to another hospital. Get the doctor's written opinion, then apply at the counter with the receipt and the documents listed below.
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- Get the doctor's written opinion (the form is at the counter).
- Collect the transport receipt and the other documents.
- Apply at the counter, South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21.
What to bring
- My Number insurance card and qualification notice, or qualification certificate (originals)
- Doctor's written opinion (form available at the counter)
- Transport cost receipt (original)
- Bank details of the household head (passbook or similar)
Where
Itabashi Ward Office
South annex, 2nd floor, counter 21
Contact
National Health Insurance Benefits section
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