Up to ¥100,000 per child (after subtracting health insurance additional benefits)
- For twins, 2 children's worth
- Miscarriages and stillbirths after more than 12 weeks of pregnancy are also covered
When a person living in Shibuya City who is enrolled in health insurance gives birth, the city subsidizes up to ¥100,000 per child. For twins, 2 children are covered. If your employer's health insurance association pays an additional benefit on top of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Allowance, the remainder after subtracting that amount is paid. The requirements are: (1) giving birth after more than 12 weeks (85 days) of pregnancy, (2) being continuously registered as a resident of the city from 3 months before the birth date to the application date, and (3) the applicant is enrolled in health insurance. Miscarriages and stillbirths after more than 12 weeks of pregnancy are also covered. The application deadline is within 1 year counting from the birth date. You can also apply through Shibuya City's official LINE account, and if you apply through LINE, you can also choose to receive the money at a Seven Bank ATM.