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Shinagawa City Senior Hearing Aid Subsidy

高齢者補聴器購入費助成

In short: Up to ¥72,450 for a hearing aid for people 65+ with moderate hearing loss.Shinagawa address, 65+, both ears 40–70 dB (moderate) and not eligible for a hearing disability certificate. Again after 5 years.(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/kenkou/kenkou-koureisya/20230428084925.html

Who qualifies

  • Shinagawa address, 65+, both ears 40–70 dB (moderate) and not eligible for a hearing disability certificate. Again after 5 years. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

65+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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

  • Get the form, see an ENT doctor, then apply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

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Documents

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Key details

  • Up to ¥72,450 (or actual cost). Aids bought before approval excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、高齢者補聴器購入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 "高齢者補聴器購入費助成". 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.