Shinjuku CityHealth & medical
Shinjuku City Single-Parent Household Medical Expense Subsidy
新宿区ひとり親家庭等医療費助成
In short: Shinjuku City subsidises medical co-pays for single-parent households, with an income limit.Single-parent households below the income limit (applicant and supporting relatives; e.g. ¥2,080,000 / ¥2,360,000 tiers on the page).(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shinjuku City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/kodomo/file03_04_00005.html
- Required documents — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Single-parent households below the income limit (applicant and supporting relatives; e.g. ¥2,080,000 / ¥2,360,000 tiers on the page). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Below income limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Single-parent household. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 Shinjuku 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.
Where to apply
- Apply to Shinjuku City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Covers the insurance co-pay except a set partial charge. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Covered from the application date. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、新宿区ひとり親家庭等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 "新宿区ひとり親家庭等医療費助成". 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.