When hospitalized in a nursing bed
When a person aged 65 or older is hospitalized in a recuperation ward, they will bear the standard burden amount set for food and accommodation costs.
Persons with low medical necessity
| Category | Food cost per meal | Daily Living Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable Households for Resident Tax (Others not listed below) |
550 yen (510 yen at some medical institutions) |
430 yen |
| Households Exempt from Resident Tax (Under 70 Years Old) | 270 yen | 430 yen |
| Low Income 2 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 270 yen | 430 yen |
| Low Income 1 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 160 yen | 430 yen |
Persons with high medical necessity
| Category | Food cost per meal | Daily Living Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable Households for Resident Tax (Others not listed below) |
550 yen (510 yen at some medical institutions) |
430 yen |
| Households Exempt from Resident Tax (Under 70 Years Old) | 270 yen (220 yen if the hospitalization period in the past 12 months exceeds 90 days) |
430 yen |
| Low Income 2 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 270 yen (220 yen if the hospitalization period in the past 12 months exceeds 90 days) |
430 yen |
| Low Income 1 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 130 yen | 430 yen |
Designated intractable disease patient
| Category | Food cost per meal | Daily Living Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable Households for Resident Tax (Others not listed below) |
330 yen | 0 yen |
| Households Exempt from Resident Tax (Under 70 Years Old) | 270 yen (220 yen if the hospitalization period in the past 12 months exceeds 90 days) |
0 yen |
| Low Income 2 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 270 yen (220 yen if the hospitalization period in the past 12 months exceeds 90 days) |
0 yen |
| Low Income 1 (Aged 70 to under 75) | 130 yen | 0 yen |
- For low income levels 1 and 2, please check the page for "Medical Expenses" burden ratio.
- Residents of non-taxable households and those with low income levels 1 and 2 who do not use the My Health Insurance Card are required to apply for the "Certificate of Eligibility for Reduced Standard Burden Amount for Medical Care and Meals." You can receive the reduction by completing the issuance procedure at the National Health Insurance window and submitting it to the medical institution.
This page is managed by the Department of Citizen Affairs, Insurance and Pension Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo 206-8601
Phone number: 042-378-2111 Fax number: 042-377-4781
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