Arakawa CityHealth & medical
Arakawa City Child Medical Expense Subsidy
荒川区 子ども医療費助成
In short: Arakawa City pays the health-insurance co-pay for children up to high-school age, using a medical certificate (iryōshō) shown at clinics.Children from birth up to the first 31 March after turning 18 (high-school age).(Source: www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Arakawa City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.arakawa.tokyo.jp/a035/kosodate/teate/iryohijyosei.html
- Documents and exceptions (e.g. public assistance, facility residents) — check the official page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Children from birth up to the first 31 March after turning 18 (high-school age). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- The child must live in Arakawa City and be covered by Japanese health insurance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Arakawa sets no income limit. [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 | Children from birth up to the first 31 March after turning 18 (high-school age). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Child lives in Arakawa City and is enrolled in Japanese health insurance. [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 Arakawa City for the medical certificate (iryōshō) — see the official page for documents and online application. [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 patient co-pay for insurance-covered treatment; costs not covered by health insurance are not subsidised. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、子ども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 the child medical expense subsidy. 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.