Additional Payments of Public Assistance Benefits for Households That Previously Received Public Assistance
Based on the Supreme Court ruling, our city will provide additional payments of Public Assistance benefits to households that received Public Assistance during the eligible period but are not currently receiving it.
Households that previously received Public Assistance are required to make a notification (a procedure to inform that they had received Public Assistance).
Eligible Households
- Households that previously received Public Assistance, etc. in Inagi City but are not currently receiving Public Assistance, etc.
- Households that received Public Assistance, etc. in Inagi City during the period from August 2013 to March 2024
Note: Depending on household composition and receipt status, some households may not be eligible.
Households not required to make a notification
- Households currently receiving Public Assistance, etc.
Note: The amount of additional payment is calculated by Inagi City and will be paid sequentially.
How to Apply
For households that previously received Public Assistance, etc. in Inagi City but are not currently receiving it, in principle, an application is required to receive the additional benefits.
Please submit your application using one of the following methods.
- Submit the application form on paper (only for support benefits here)
- Submit the application form online
1. When submitting the application form on paper
Please print the application form, fill in the required information, attach the necessary documents, and submit it to the address below.
Application Form (for Public Assistance)
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Application Form (PDF 385.8 KB)
If your household previously received Public Assistance in Inagi City but is not currently receiving Public Assistance, please fill in the required information on this application form and submit it along with the necessary documents to receive additional benefits. -
Checklist (PDF 320.2 KB)
Please use this checklist to verify the documents to be attached to the application form and the contents filled in the application form before submitting. -
Power of Attorney (PDF 109.9 KB)
If a proxy submits the application form, please fill in the required information on this power of attorney, attach the necessary documents, and submit it together with the application form.
Application Form (for Support Benefits)
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Application Form (PDF 501.8 KB)
If your household previously received support benefits in Inagi City but is not currently receiving support benefits, please fill in the required information on this application form and submit it along with the necessary documents to receive additional benefits. -
Checklist (PDF 208.5 KB)
Please use this checklist to verify the documents to be attached to the application form and the contents filled in the application form before submitting. -
Power of Attorney (PDF 123.4 KB)
If a proxy submits the application form, please fill in the required information on this power of attorney, attach the necessary documents, and submit it together with the application form.
Documents Required for Application (Examples)
- Application Form
- Copy of Identification Document
- Copy of Passbook or Cash Card Showing the Account for Deposit
- If an Agent Submits the Application, a Power of Attorney and the Agent’s Identification Document
- Documents to Confirm the Existence and Composition of Household Members
- If Applying for Various Allowances, Documents That Can Confirm the Details of the Allowances, Such as a Physical Disability Certificate, Child Rearing Allowance Certificate, or Maternal and Child Health Handbook
Note: Additionally, you may be asked to submit supplementary documents as necessary.
Submission destination for the application form
When submitting by mail
206-8601
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Inagi City Hall Welfare Department Livelihood Welfare Division Benefit Section
When submitting at the counter
Inagi City Hall 2nd Floor, Counter No. 2
2. When Submitting the Application Form Online (Public Assistance Only)
Please complete the online procedure from the link below.
(1) Acceptance of Application
Applicants who may be eligible are required to submit an application form and necessary documents.
Applications are accepted by methods designated by the city, such as mail, counter, or online.
(2) Confirmation of Application Details and Attached Documents
The city will verify the contents of the submitted application form, identity verification documents, and documents showing the bank account for transfer.
If there are any deficiencies in the content provided or if additional verification is required, the city may contact you.
(3) Confirmation of Benefit History and Household Situation
Based on the contents described in the application form, the city will verify the benefit history during the applicable period, the household composition at that time, and the presence or absence of various allowances using records such as those related to Public Assistance.
If it cannot be confirmed from the records at that time alone, you may be asked to submit additional documents such as the decision notice from that time, bankbook transaction history, Physical Disability Certificate, Maternal and Child Health Handbook, or family register transcript.
As a result of the verification, there may be cases where you are not eligible for additional benefits.
(4) Calculation of Additional Benefit Amount and Sending of Decision Notice
Based on the confirmed information, the additional benefit amount will be individually calculated.
If eligible, a decision notice stating the additional benefit amount and other details will be sent.
(5) Transfer to Designated Account
After sending the decision notice, the additional benefit payment will be transferred to the designated account specified in the application form.
It may take time until the transfer is made depending on the status of confirmation of the application details and the number of applications received.
Notes
- If you received Public Assistance or similar benefits from multiple municipalities, you may need to apply separately for each municipality where you received benefits.
- The amount of additional benefits varies depending on household composition, duration of receipt, and whether any additions apply.
- Those who have passed away at the time of application are not eligible.
- For plaintiffs in the lawsuit concerning the 2013 revision of the livelihood protection standards, the handling of additional protection payments and special benefits may differ from that of households whose protection has been normally discontinued. If this applies to you, please contact the person in charge.
- As a result of confirming the application details, if the history of receiving Public Assistance during the applicable period cannot be confirmed or if the necessary documents are not submitted, you may not be eligible for additional benefits.
- To protect personal information, we may not be able to provide information about past Public Assistance receipt history or the amount of additional benefits by phone alone. If necessary, you may be asked to present identification documents or submit an application form.
Please use the "Additional Benefits Consultation Center"
If you do not understand the outline of the system or where to apply, consultations are also accepted at the National Additional Benefits Consultation Center.
Reception hours: Weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00
Additionally, during the intensive awareness period from August to October, reception will also be available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. From when can I apply?
A. It is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. Reception at the City Hall counter will be conducted on business days. (However, excluding holidays when the office is open.)
Q. Am I eligible?
A. Households that received Public Assistance, etc. between August 2013 and March 2024 and are not currently receiving Public Assistance, etc. may be eligible. However, depending on the period of receipt, household composition, presence or absence of additional allowances, etc., some households may not be eligible or may not receive additional benefits.
Q. I am currently receiving Public Assistance. Do I need to apply?
A. In principle, no application is necessary.
Q. To which municipality should I apply?
A. Please apply to the municipality where you previously received Public Assistance.
Q. I have moved and my address has changed since then. Where should I apply?
A. Please apply to the municipality where you previously received Public Assistance, not your current address. For the period during which you received Public Assistance in Inagi City, please apply to Inagi City.
Q. I received Public Assistance from multiple municipalities. How does the procedure work?
A. If you received Public Assistance from multiple municipalities, you may need to apply to each municipality where you received benefits. For the period you received benefits in Inagi City, please apply to Inagi City; for periods in other municipalities, please contact the respective municipalities where you received benefits at that time.
Q. Where can I obtain the application form?
A. The application form can be downloaded from this page and is also distributed at the Livelihood Welfare Division counter. If you wish to receive it by mail, please contact the person in charge. Additionally, it is also possible to apply online from this page.
Q. I do not know the period during which I received benefits or whether any additional amounts were included. Can I still apply?
A. Even if you do not know the exact period during which you received benefits or whether any additional amounts were included, you can still apply. Please fill out the application form to the best of your knowledge. We will check the city’s records, but if the records at that time are insufficient for confirmation, you may be asked to submit additional documents such as the decision notice from that time, bankbook deposit history, Physical Disability Certificate, Maternal and Child Health Handbook, or family register transcript.
Q. Can you tell me over the phone if I have received Public Assistance in the past?
A. To protect personal information, we may not be able to provide details about past Public Assistance receipt history or additional payment amounts by phone alone. If necessary, we may ask you to present identification documents or submit an application form.
Q. How much will be paid?
A. The amount of the additional benefit varies depending on the period during which Public Assistance was received, the number of household members, age, and whether any additional amounts apply. We will individually calculate the amount after reviewing the application details and the materials held by the city.
Q. Will payment definitely be made if I apply?
A. Even if you submit an application, if it is confirmed that there is no record of receiving Public Assistance during the relevant period, if no additional benefit amount arises, or if the required documents are not submitted, you may not be eligible for the additional benefit.
Q. If the head of the household at that time has passed away, who can submit a request?
A. If the head of the household at that time has passed away, those who can submit a request may be limited to spouses, children, or others who were receiving Public Assistance in the same household at that time. Since individual confirmation is necessary, please contact the person in charge.
Q. Is there a notification after the decision on the additional payment?
A. If you are eligible for the additional benefit, we will send you a decision notice stating the amount of the additional benefit. After that, the payment will be transferred to the designated account specified in the application form.
Q. Should I be cautious of suspicious phone calls or visits claiming to be about the additional benefit?
A. Neither the city nor the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will ask you to operate an ATM, request transfer fees, or ask for your account PIN. If you receive suspicious phone calls or mail, please consult the responsible department or the police.
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This page is managed by the Welfare Department Livelihood Welfare Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi City, Tokyo 206-8601
Phone number: 042-378-2111 Fax number: 042-377-4781
Contact the Livelihood Welfare Division, Welfare Department of Inagi City