Welfare support

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Long-term care insurance

Long-term care insurance is a system to collect money from people over 40 years old to help those who need long-term care.

Coverage People who have been in Japan for more than 3 months and are 40 years of age or older
Premiums The premium is determined by your salary.
People between 40 and 64 years old pay together with medical insurance.
People over 65 years old have payments deducted from their pension.
For inquiries contact
Elderly Welfare Section
TEL:079-672-6124

Welfare support for disabled (children)

Consultation and services are available for people with disabilities (adults and children).
People with disabilities receive an identification booklet at the City Office.
If you have such a booklet, the tax you pay will be lower and the fare for buses and taxis will be cheaper.

  • People with Physical Disabilities
    Identification Booklet for the Physically Disabled
  • People with intellectual disabilities
    Treatment and Education Booklet
  • People with mental disorders who struggle with daily life
    Identification Booklet for the Mentally Disabled
For inquiries contact
Social Welfare Section
TEL:079-672-6123

Support for the needy and public assistance

Financial hardship

Consultation is available for people struggling with work or financial problems.

Public assistance

Public assistance provides necessary money and goods for those struggling to make a living even after using their own income, assets, and various support systems.

Coverage
  • People with no real estate, automobile, savings, or other assets
  • People who cannot work
  • People without social security benefits such as pensions and allowances
  • People without support from a person obliged to provide support, etc.
For inquiries contact
Social Welfare Section
TEL:079-672-6123