No out-of-pocket medical costs from age 0 to 18; hospital meal costs are also subsidized
Medical Expense Subsidy for Children / Shinjuku City
Medical Expense Subsidy for ChildrenShinjuku CityAges 0–18No income limit
Medical costs ¥0 until 18; hospital meal costs also subsidized
Out-of-pocket cost for insured treatment¥0Hospital meal costs are also subsidized
- Until the first March 31 after turning 18
- Show the medical certificate with your health insurance card at the counter
For children living in Shinjuku City from age 0 to the first March 31 after turning 18, this program fully subsidizes the out-of-pocket cost when they receive insured treatment at a medical institution. If you show the "child medical certificate" together with your health insurance card at the medical institution's counter, there is no out-of-pocket cost. If you receive care outside Tokyo or forget the certificate, apply to the city later with the receipt and the money is returned. There is no income limit at all.
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.
Notes
Age covered: until the first March 31 on or after the day the child turns 18. No income limit.Covered costs: the out-of-pocket cost of insured treatment and meal costs during hospital stays.