Sumida CityOlder people
Sumida City Senior Hearing Aid Subsidy
高齢者補聴器購入費助成
In short: Part of hearing aid costs for people 65+ not eligible for a hearing disability certificate (caps raised from Apr 2026).Sumida address, 65+, not eligible for a hearing disability certificate.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Sumida City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/koureisya_kaigohoken/ziritu_sien/ta90200020150714170.html
- New caps from Apr 2026 — see page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Sumida address, 65+, not eligible for a hearing disability certificate. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 65+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Sumida 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 Sumida 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.
Key details
- Applications up to 31 Mar 2026: ¥35,000 (exempt) / ¥20,000 (taxable). New higher caps from 1 Apr 2026. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者補聴器購入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 "高齢者補聴器購入費助成". 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.