Taito CityDisability
Taito City Intractable Disease Patient Welfare Allowance
難病患者福祉手当（区の制度）
In short: ¥15,500 a month for people under 65 with a nationally or Tokyo-designated intractable disease.Under 65 at application with a designated intractable disease and a valid medical ticket (people 65+ who had a ticket when moving in may qualify). Not if income exceeds the limit.(Source: www.city.taito.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Taito City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/kenkohukusi/shogai/teate/shaji/01576844201405291043.html
Who qualifies
- Under 65 at application with a designated intractable disease and a valid medical ticket (people 65+ who had a ticket when moving in may qualify). Not if income exceeds the limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Under 65. [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 Taito 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 | Designated intractable disease. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
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 Taito 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
- Medical ticket (national, Tokyo "Maru-To", or pediatric chronic disease certificate). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- ¥15,500 a month from the month of application; paid April, August, December. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、難病患者福祉手当（区の制度）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 "難病患者福祉手当（区の制度）". 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.