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Chuo CityHealth & medical

Chuo City Single-Parent Household Medical Expense Subsidy

中央区ひとり親家庭等医療費助成

In short: Chuo City subsidises medical co-pays for single-parent households, with an income limit.Single-parent households meeting the income limit (applicant and supporting relatives; +¥380,000 per dependant).(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chuo City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0020/kosodate/kosodate/hitorioya/teate/iryohizyosei.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Amounts of co-pay covered — check the page.
  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Single-parent households meeting the income limit (applicant and supporting relatives; +¥380,000 per dependant). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Applicant and supporting relatives below the income limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Household

Single-parent household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot 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 typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chuo City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、中央区ひとり親家庭等医療費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 "中央区ひとり親家庭等医療費助成". 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.