Chuo CityHealth & medical
Chuo City Checkups Away From Home (reimbursement)
里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用助成
In short: Reimburses prenatal/postnatal checkups and newborn tests paid yourself where Tokyo vouchers could not be used (e.g. giving birth in your home region).Registered in Chuo on the checkup date; self-paid at a clinic/midwife in Japan where Tokyo vouchers could not be used.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Chuo City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0031/kosodate/shussan/josei/ninpukennshin.html
- Deadline for prenatal checkups — see page.
Who qualifies
- Registered in Chuo on the checkup date; self-paid at a clinic/midwife in Japan where Tokyo vouchers could not be used. [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 | Pregnant / new parent. [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 | Registered as a resident of Chuo City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Health centre counters. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Newborn hearing / 1-month checkups: within 1 year of the visit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Per-item caps (e.g. ¥11,280–¥11,670 first prenatal checkup; ¥5,280 / ¥5,460 / ¥5,300 / ¥3,400 others; postpartum ¥5,000; newborn hearing ¥3,000; 1-month baby checkup ¥6,000). Postpartum and 1-month checkups from Oct 2026 visits only. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用助成". Am I eligible, and 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.