Medical costs fully covered until the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 18
Medical Expense Subsidy for Children (ages 0-18) / Taito City
Medical Expense Subsidy for Children (ages 0-18)Taito CityAges 0-18No income limit
Medical costs ¥0 until the end of the fiscal year at 18
Out-of-pocket share of insured care¥0Both outpatient and inpatient
- Just show the Maru-Nyu, Maru-Ko, or Maru-Sei medical certificate
For children living in Taito City from age 0 until the first March 31 after the day they turn 18, the city fully covers the out-of-pocket share when they see a doctor using health insurance. There is no income limit, and there is no out-of-pocket cost for both outpatient and inpatient care within the eligible ages. Just show the Maru-Nyu, Maru-Ko, or Maru-Sei medical certificate at the medical institution, and in principle you do not pay at the counter.
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
Residents of the city from age 0 through high school age
Notes
There are 3 medical certificates: (Nyu), (Ko), and (Sei). They expire every September 30 and switch on October 1.