Minato CityHealth & medical
Minato City Medical Subsidy When a Parent Has a Disability
ひとり親家庭等の医療費助成（父または母に障害があるとき）
In short: Maru-Oya style medical subsidy for families where a parent has a severe disability.Insured father or mother with a listed disability raising a child up to 31 March after turning 18 (under 20 if the child has grade 1–3 / Ai-no-Techō 1–3); not if income of the recipient, spouse or supporter exceeds the limit.(Source: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Minato City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kenko/fukushi/shogaisha/iryo/hitorioya.html
- Disability conditions and co-pay — see page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Insured father or mother with a listed disability raising a child up to 31 March after turning 18 (under 20 if the child has grade 1–3 / Ai-no-Techō 1–3); not if income of the recipient, spouse or supporter exceeds the limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Within limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Parent with disability. [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 Minato 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 Minato 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
Not yet verified from an official source.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、ひとり親家庭等の医療費助成（父または母に障害があるとき）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 "ひとり親家庭等の医療費助成（父または母に障害があるとき）". 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.