Chiyoda CityHealth & medical
Chiyoda City Childbirth Cost Subsidy (ward scheme)
出産費用助成（区独自制度）
In short: Pays childbirth costs above the national lump-sum grant, up to ¥310,000 per birth, for births from 1 Apr 2025.Births eligible for the childbirth lump-sum grant (incl. loss after 85+ days) from 1 Apr 2025. The mother lived in Chiyoda before the birth and has lived there 1+ year continuously by the application date; the baby is registered at her address from birth. If not yet 1 year at birth, you can apply once you reach 1 year.(Source: www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Chiyoda City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/koho/kosodate/teate/shussanhiyojosei.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Births eligible for the childbirth lump-sum grant (incl. loss after 85+ days) from 1 Apr 2025. The mother lived in Chiyoda before the birth and has lived there 1+ year continuously by the application date; the baby is registered at her address from birth. If not yet 1 year at birth, you can apply once you reach 1 year. [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 | Gave birth. [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 | 1+ year in Chiyoda by application. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] Registered as a resident of Chiyoda 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 Chiyoda 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
- Receipts for childbirth costs. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Key details
- Actual cost minus the lump-sum grant (and any extra benefits), up to ¥310,000 per birth (same for twins). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、出産費用助成（区独自制度）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 "出産費用助成（区独自制度）". 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.