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Koto CityHealth & medical

Koto City Pregnancy Hypertension Inpatient Medical Cost Subsidy

江東区妊娠高血圧症候群等医療費助成

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.koto.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Koto City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/260501/kodomo/ninshinshussan/ninshin/6886.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Covered conditions and amount — 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 for a covered condition. [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 Koto 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 Koto City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

  • A medical certificate issued within 3 months before applying is required. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、江東区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 "江東区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.