NationalHealth & medical
Pediatric Chronic Specified Disease Medical Subsidy
小児慢性特定疾病医療費助成
In short: Medical cost subsidy for children under 18 with a specified chronic disease (can continue to under 20).In principle children under 18 whose condition meets the criteria; if covered at 18 and treatment is still needed, can continue to under 20.(Source: www.mhlw.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: MHLW overview page checked 2026-10-15; outline PDF date not stated. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000084783_00001.html
- Co-pay ratio and monthly caps — confirm on current official source.
- Outline PDF may be older; re-check for FY2026 changes.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- In principle children under 18 whose condition meets the criteria; if covered at 18 and treatment is still needed, can continue to under 20. [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Under 18 (to under 20 if continuing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| 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.
Where to apply
- Apply to your prefecture / designated city / core city / child-guidance-centre city (including special wards). [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、小児慢性特定疾病の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 the pediatric chronic disease medical subsidy. 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.