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Sumida CityHealth & medical

Sumida City Quit-Smoking Medical Cost Subsidy

禁煙医療費補助事業

In short: Half of your quit-smoking treatment co-pay, up to ¥10,000, if you succeed.Registered in Sumida, 20+, register before treatment ends, succeeded in quitting when claiming.(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/kenko/josei_hosyou/tabacco_care_suport.html

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Sumida, 20+, register before treatment ends, succeeded in quitting when claiming. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

20+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot 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 typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot 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]

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Deadlines

  • Register before the treatment ends (online available). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Half the co-pay, up to ¥10,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、禁煙医療費補助事業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 "禁煙医療費補助事業". 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.