NationalDisability
Welfare Allowance for Children with Disabilities
障害児福祉手当
In short: Monthly allowance for children under 20 at home with severe disabilities needing constant care.Living at home, under 20, with severe mental or physical disabilities requiring constant care.(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/bunya/shougaihoken/jidou/hukushi.html
Who qualifies
- Living at home, under 20, with severe mental or physical disabilities requiring constant care. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Under 20. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Income limits same structure as the Special Disability Allowance: recipient ¥3,758,000; spouse/supporting relative ¥6,287,000 (0 dependents, from Aug 2026). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Child under 20. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Severe disability needing constant care; at home. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply at the city/ward office of your address. [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.
Key details
- ¥16,560 per month (from April 2026), paid in Feb, May, Aug and Nov. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、障害児福祉手当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。
Sumimasen, shōgaiji fukushi teate ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, taishō ni naru ka, nani o motte ikeba yoi ka oshiete itadakemasu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the welfare allowance for children with disabilities. Am I eligible, and what 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.