Shinjuku CityChildren & family
Shinjuku: Child Medical Expense Subsidy
新宿区：子ども医療費助成
In short: How Shinjuku City handles child medical expense subsidy.Children registered in Shinjuku up to the first March 31 after turning 18, enrolled in Japanese health insurance. No income limit. Covers insured co-payments and inpatient meals.(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/kodomo/file03_04_00003.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Children registered in Shinjuku up to the first March 31 after turning 18, enrolled in Japanese health insurance. No income limit. Covers insured co-payments and inpatient meals. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | No income limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Up to the first March 31 after turning 18. [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 | Registered in Shinjuku and enrolled in Japanese health insurance. [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.
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Apply within 3 months from the day after birth or moving in to get coverage from that date; otherwise coverage starts the 1st of the month you apply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、子ども医療費助成の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, kodomo iryōhi josei no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for the child medical expense subsidy. 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.