Help with childbirth costs for pregnant women who cannot afford to give birth
Childbirth Expense Assistance (Hospital Delivery Assistance) / Suginami City
Childbirth Expense Assistance (Hospital Delivery Assistance)Suginami CityHouseholds on public assistance, tax-exempt households, etc.
If you cannot pay for childbirth, the city pays part of it
- Before giving birthConsult your local welfare office in advance
- ChildbirthGive birth at a designated hospital or midwifery facility
- CostsPart of the childbirth costs is paid
For pregnant women who cannot give birth in a hospital for financial reasons, Suginami City pays part of the childbirth costs at designated hospitals or midwifery facilities. Eligible people include households receiving public assistance or households exempt from municipal resident tax, who have no usable assets, cannot get help from others, and otherwise have difficulty paying childbirth costs. There is an income limit, and you may be asked to pay part of the cost. You are not eligible after you have given birth and left the hospital, so consult your local welfare office in advance.
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
People who have difficulty paying childbirth costs, such as households on public assistance or tax-exempt households