Shinagawa CityHealth & medical
Shinagawa City General Infertility Treatment Subsidy (wife 40–42)
一般不妊治療医療費助成
In short: Up to ¥50,000 once for insured infertility tests/general treatment when the wife is 40–42.Legally married (common-law also, ask before starting) from start to application; wife 40 to under 43 at start; one spouse registered in Shinagawa throughout; both spouses tested or treated; no other subsidy. No income limit. IVF/ICSI excluded (under 40: use the Tokyo scheme).(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-16)
Validity: Current per Shinagawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-16. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kodomo/kodomo-ninnshinn/hpg000027908.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Legally married (common-law also, ask before starting) from start to application; wife 40 to under 43 at start; one spouse registered in Shinagawa throughout; both spouses tested or treated; no other subsidy. No income limit. IVF/ICSI excluded (under 40: use the Tokyo scheme). [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
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 | Couple. [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 Shinagawa 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
- Health Division (Public Health), by post or in person; 03-5742-6745. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Within 1 year of the start of testing/treatment (3-month grace for unavoidable delays). [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Documents
- Application form (Form 1); test/treatment certificate (Form 2) from each clinic/pharmacy; family register if needed (e.g. common-law or separate households); benefit notice if you received high-cost/added benefits. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Key details
- 100% of the couple's self-pay for general treatment within 1 year of starting, up to ¥50,000, once. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、一般不妊治療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 "一般不妊治療医療費助成". 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.