From August 1, 2008 Nagoya City children’s medical subsidies was extended from its current scope to include a broader age range of children.

Subsidies are available for:

1) - children up to (and including) elementary school 6th grade to help with the cost of regular hospital visits and examinations at medical institutions.
2) - children up to (and including) junior high school 3rd grade to help with the cost of hospitalization.

Subsidies will be available regardless of a family’s household income. However, costs incurred during hospitalization not covered by insurance, such as meal and room upgrade charges, are not covered by the subsidies.

If you currently receive other welfare benefits -
If you are currently receiving subsidies through another medical subsidy scheme such as the “Disabled Persons Medical Subsidy Scheme” or the “Single Parent Family Scheme”, or are currently receiving livelihood protection benefits, are not eligible for the subsidies.

When you take your child to see a doctor: Please show your "Children's Medical Care Card" together with your health insurance card at the information desk of the attending hospital/medical facility. The portion of the medical expenses normally born by the insured parent will be covered by the City of Nagoya to allow your child to receive medical treatment free of charge.

To obtain a Children's Medical Care Card: Go to the Health Insurance and Pension Division of your local municipal office or its branch office and apply for a  (kodomo iryo-sho 子ども医療証). Please be sure to take your health insurance card with you.

Applications: Health Insurance & Pension Division of Ward Offices or Branch Offices
Inquiries: Health & Welfare Bureau, Medical Welfare Division. Tel: 052-972-2574 Fax: 052-972-4148