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Do I have to pay if I am hospitalized for COVID-19 infection?
Last update date May 8, 2023
Due to the transition of the new coronavirus infection to Class 5 infectious diseases on May 8, 2023, there has been a co-payment for treatment costs.
However, measures have been taken to limit the amount reduced from the high medical costs's co-payment limit as follows:
In addition, there is some public funding support for drug costs. For more information, please refer to "What are the drugs related to COVID-19 infections that are subject to public expenditure?"
| Period | Amount of reduction |
|---|---|
| After changing its position as a Class 5 infectious disease (May 8, 2023) to September 2023 | In principle, 20,000 yen |
| October 2005 to March 6 | In principle, 10,000 yen |
(If the amount is less than the amount of reduction, that amount will be the copayment amount.)
Related Sites
High medical expenses payment system (Yokohama City website)
For inquiries to this page
Health and Safety Division, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department
Phone: 045-671-2463
Phone: 045-671-2463
Fax: 045-664-7296
Email address: ir-kenkoanzen@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 768-297-811
