Sumida CityDisability
Sumida City Hearing Aid Subsidy for Children with Moderate Hearing Loss
中等度難聴児の補聴器購入費助成
In short: Helps children under 18 with moderate hearing loss (not certified) buy hearing aids.Living in Sumida, under 18, both ears generally 30 dB+, not eligible for a disability certificate.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Sumida City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/syougai/otetudai/nanchouji.html
- Share paid by taxable households — see page.
Who qualifies
- Living in Sumida, under 18, both ears generally 30 dB+, not eligible for a disability certificate. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Under 18. [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 Sumida 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
- Online (My Number card needed) or counter. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Apply before buying. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Caps include ¥144,900 and ¥232,700 by type; public-assistance and resident-tax-exempt households get 100%. Repairs excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、中等度難聴児の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 "中等度難聴児の補聴器購入費助成". 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.