Chuo CityHealth & medical
Chuo City Pregnancy Hypertension etc. Medical Subsidy
妊娠高血圧症候群等医療費助成
In short: Covers the insured hospital co-pay for pregnancy hypertension and related conditions for lower-income households (Tokyo-wide scheme run by the ward).Pregnant or postpartum women needing inpatient care for pregnancy hypertension etc. who either belong to a household with prior-year total income tax of ¥30,000 or less, or (otherwise) are expected to be hospitalised 26 days or more.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-16)
Validity: Current per Chuo City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-16. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0031/kosodate/shussan/josei/nyuinzyosei.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant or postpartum women needing inpatient care for pregnancy hypertension etc. who either belong to a household with prior-year total income tax of ¥30,000 or less, or (otherwise) are expected to be hospitalised 26 days or more. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
- Covered conditions (and their sequelae): pregnancy hypertension, diabetes, anaemia, obstetric bleeding, heart disease. Treatment at a medical institution that accepts health insurance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Household income tax ≤ ¥30,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Pregnant. [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 | Registered as a resident of Chuo 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
- Chuo Public Health Center Health Promotion Division (benefits), or the Nihonbashi, Tsukishima or Harumi health centers. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- Application form; ward-designated medical certificate; resident record (juminhyo); household statement; income-tax certificate etc.; document showing your health insurance; a delay statement if you apply on or after the discharge date. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Key details
- The self-pay amount for insured inpatient treatment is covered. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、妊娠高血圧症候群等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 "妊娠高血圧症候群等医療費助成". 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.