Setagaya CityOlder people
Setagaya City Diaper Provision for Seniors
紙おむつの支給・助成（高齢者）
In short: Monthly diaper delivery for ¥500/month for people with care level 3–5, or up to ¥5,000/month toward diapers while in hospital.Setagaya address; 65+ (or 40–64 in LTC insurance) with care level 3–5 who have used diapers for 2+ months due to incontinence; or 65+ in hospital (no care certification needed).(Source: www.city.setagaya.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Setagaya City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.setagaya.lg.jp/02082/2415.html
Who qualifies
- Setagaya address; 65+ (or 40–64 in LTC insurance) with care level 3–5 who have used diapers for 2+ months due to incontinence; or 65+ in hospital (no care certification needed). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 65+ (or 40–64 LTC). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| 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 | Registered as a resident of Setagaya 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
- Apply to Setagaya City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- From the month of application; no retroactive claims after discharge. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Delivery: ¥500/month for up to 40 points (¥100 per extra point; ¥150 for cardboard packing). In hospital: up to ¥5,000/month toward diaper costs. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、紙おむつの支給・助成（高齢者）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 "紙おむつの支給・助成（高齢者）". 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.