Medical costs fully covered until the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 18
Medical Expense Subsidy for Children / Toshima City
Medical Expense Subsidy for ChildrenToshima CityAge 0 to end of fiscal year at 18No income limit
Out-of-pocket medical costs fully covered until the end of the fiscal year at age 18
Counter payment at medical institutions in Tokyo¥0Show the child medical certificate with your health insurance card
- For care outside Tokyo, apply to the city for a refund with the receipt
- The standard share of hospital meal costs is also covered
For children registered as residents of Toshima City, from age 0 until the first March 31 after turning 18, Toshima City fully covers the out-of-pocket share (generally 30% or 20%) when they see a doctor using health insurance. No income limit. At medical institutions in Tokyo, if you show the "child medical certificate" together with your health insurance card, you pay ¥0 at the counter. For care outside Tokyo or self-paid costs such as treatment devices, apply to the city for a refund with the receipt (medical expense payment application form). The standard share of hospital meal costs is also covered.
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
Children registered as residents of Toshima City until the end of the fiscal year in which they turn 18