NationalChildren & family
Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant
出産育児一時金 (shussan ikuji ichijikin)
In short: A grant paid by your public health insurer when you give birth.You must be enrolled in Japanese public health insurance at the time of birth.(Source: www.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iryouhoken/shussan/index.html
Who qualifies
- You must be enrolled in Japanese public health insurance at the time of birth. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Birth must occur at 4 months (85 days) of pregnancy or later; method and place of birth do not matter. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Birth at 85+ days (4 months) of pregnancy. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Must be enrolled in Japanese public health insurance at the time of birth (any insurer type). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Your health insurer. National Health Insurance members: the NHI counter of your municipality. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Claim within 2 years from the day after the birth. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
- Required documents differ by insurer; ask your insurer (Kyokai Kenpo / health insurance society) or the municipal National Health Insurance counter. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- In principle ¥500,000 per child (raised from ¥420,000 in April 2023). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Three payment methods: direct payment to the facility, receipt by proxy, or reimbursement after paying in full. Availability depends on the facility. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Births abroad can be claimed if you had valid enrollment at the time of birth. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、出産育児一時金の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, shussan ikuji ichijikin no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for the childbirth lump-sum grant. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.