Hospital medical costs for pregnancy-related conditions subsidized
Medical Expense Subsidy for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Similar / Nakano City
Medical Expense Subsidy for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and SimilarNakano CityHypertensive disorders of pregnancy and similar
Out-of-pocket hospital costs for illness during pregnancy subsidized
Of medical costs covered by health insuranceThe out-of-pocket costWhen hospitalized for a pregnancy-related condition
- Households with income tax of ¥30,000 or less, or an expected stay of 26 days or more
- Meal costs during hospital stays are paid by you
If hospital treatment is needed because of a serious pregnancy-related condition that develops during pregnancy, such as hypertensive disorders, Nakano City subsidizes the out-of-pocket medical cost. Eligibility depends on income requirements and the number of hospital days, and it reduces the financial burden.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Pregnant or postpartum women with income tax of ¥30,000 or less, or a hospital stay of 26 days or more
Notes
Covered conditions include, besides hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, diabetes, anemia, obstetric hemorrhage and heart disease.The "and similar" in the program name refers to these.The requirement is "a household with total income tax of ¥30,000 or less" or "an expected hospital stay of 26 days or more."Meal costs during hospital stays are paid by you.Apply before or during the hospital stay. Applications after discharge must be within 3 months of discharge and are covered only if the actual hospital stay was 26 days or more.