Sumida CityHealth & medical
Sumida City Pregnancy Hypertension etc. Medical Subsidy
妊娠高血圧症候群等医療費助成
In short: Covers the insured hospital co-pay for pregnancy hypertension and related conditions for lower-income households (Tokyo-wide scheme run by the ward).Pregnant/postpartum women registered in the ward needing hospital treatment for pregnancy hypertension and related conditions, in a household whose prior-year income tax is ≤ ¥30,000.(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/kenko/josei_hosyou/ninshinkouketuatu.html
- Full list of conditions, documents and deadline — see page.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant/postpartum women registered in the ward needing hospital treatment for pregnancy hypertension and related conditions, in a household whose prior-year income tax is ≤ ¥30,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Or expected to stay 26+ days (no tax certificate needed then). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Household income tax ≤ ¥30,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Pregnant. [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 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
- Apply to Sumida 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
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、妊娠高血圧症候群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 "妊娠高血圧症候群等医療費助成". 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.