Taito CityHealth & medical
Taito City Checkups Away From Home (reimbursement)
里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用助成
In short: Reimburses prenatal/postnatal checkups and newborn tests paid yourself where Tokyo vouchers could not be used (e.g. giving birth in your home region).Registered in Taito on the checkup date; checkups self-paid where vouchers could not be used (outside Tokyo contracted clinics or some midwives). Newborn hearing by day 50; 1-month check at 28–41 days.(Source: www.city.taito.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Taito City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/kosodatekyouiku/kosodate/mokutei/teate_josei/iryohijosei/satogaerijyosei.html
- Per-item caps and deadline — see page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Registered in Taito on the checkup date; checkups self-paid where vouchers could not be used (outside Tokyo contracted clinics or some midwives). Newborn hearing by day 50; 1-month check at 28–41 days. [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 | Pregnant / new parent. [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 Taito 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 Taito 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
- Up to 14 prenatal checkups, 1 cervical cancer screening, 4 ultrasounds, 1 newborn hearing test, 2 postpartum checkups and 1 one-month baby checkup (postpartum/1-month from Oct 2026 visits). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用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 "里帰り出産等妊産婦健康診査等の費用助成". 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.