Taito CityHealth & medical
Taito City Tuberculosis Medical Cost Support
結核医療費助成
In short: Public coverage of TB treatment costs, including latent TB; may cover the remaining 5% depending on insurance/tax.Diagnosed with TB (incl. latent TB) starting treatment; separate coverage for people hospitalised under an admission recommendation.(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/iryo/sodaniryojosei/kenkohigai/meireinyusho.html
Who qualifies
- Diagnosed with TB (incl. latent TB) starting treatment; separate coverage for people hospitalised under an admission recommendation. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Public funding applies from the date the health centre receives the application; extra 5% co-pay support possible (application needed). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、結核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 "結核医療費助成". 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.