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Shinagawa CityHealth & medical

Shinagawa City Assisted Reproduction (ART) Co-pay Subsidy

不妊治療(生殖補助医療)医療費助成

In short: Up to ¥50,000 per cycle of your insured IVF/ICSI co-pay (6 cycles per child if wife under 40, 3 if 40–42).Married (or common-law) from start to application; one spouse registered in Shinagawa throughout. Advanced/free-care, meals and private rooms excluded.(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Shinagawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kodomo/kodomo-ninnshinn/20240622152920.html

Who qualifies

  • Married (or common-law) from start to application; one spouse registered in Shinagawa throughout. Advanced/free-care, meals and private rooms excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

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

Couple. [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 Shinagawa 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.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Shinagawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [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

  • Insured co-pay up to ¥50,000 per cycle; up to 6 cycles per child (wife under 40 at first treatment) or 3 (40–42). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、不妊治療(生殖補助医療)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 "不妊治療(生殖補助医療)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.