Chiyoda CityDisability
Chiyoda City Hearing Aid Subsidy (not certified disability)
難聴者補聴器購入費助成
In short: Up to ¥50,000 for a hearing aid for people under 60 whose hearing loss is below the disability-certificate level.Under 60, hearing loss not covered by the disability certificate, difficulty communicating with family. Income within the ward disability welfare allowance limits for 18+ (e.g. ¥3,758,000 with 0 dependants); no income limit for ages 0–17.(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/kenko/shogaisha/techo/sonota-service/hochoki.html
Who qualifies
- Under 60, hearing loss not covered by the disability certificate, difficulty communicating with family. Income within the ward disability welfare allowance limits for 18+ (e.g. ¥3,758,000 with 0 dependants); no income limit for ages 0–17. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Under 60. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Within limits (18+). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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 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
- Submit the form to the Disability Welfare Division (City Office 3F); it can be posted to you. [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
- 18+: 90% of the cost; under 18: full cost; up to ¥50,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、難聴者補聴器購入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 "難聴者補聴器購入費助成". 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.