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Family Care Leave Benefit (employment insurance)
介護休業給付金
In short: Employment insurance pays about 67% of wages while you take leave to care for a family member: up to 93 days, in up to 3 blocks, per family member.Employment insurance members taking family care leave; generally needs 12+ months with 11+ paid days in the 2 years before leave.(Source: www.hellowork.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Hello Work leaflet (Aug 2026 edition) checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.hellowork.mhlw.go.jp/doc/kaigokyuugyou.pdf
- Claim deadline — confirm in leaflet.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Employment insurance members taking family care leave; generally needs 12+ months with 11+ paid days in the 2 years before leave. [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| 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 | Covered by employment insurance with required contribution history. [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
- Usually claimed via your employer at Hello Work. [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
- In principle: wage daily rate at start of leave × days × 67%. Up to 93 days total per family member, up to 3 times. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、介護休業給付金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 the family care leave benefit. 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.