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Arakawa CityHealth & medical

Arakawa City Pregnancy Hypertension Inpatient Medical Cost Subsidy

荒川区妊娠高血圧症候群等の医療費助成

In short: Subsidises inpatient medical costs for pregnancy-induced hypertension and similar conditions for low-income households.Households whose prior-year income tax was ¥30,000 or less.(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/a033/ninshinshussan/joseikyuufu/iryohi.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Covered conditions — check the page.
  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Households whose prior-year income tax was ¥30,000 or less. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Household prior-year income tax ≤ ¥30,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Household

Pregnant, hospitalised. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Arakawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot 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 — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

  • If applying after discharge, within 3 months of the discharge date. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、荒川区妊娠高血圧症候群等の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 "荒川区妊娠高血圧症候群等の医療費助成". 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.