The hospital told me, "Please get a reduction certificate (or limit application certificate) for the medical system for elder senior citizens." . How do I apply for it?

The "reduction certificate" can be issued to those whose income category falls under "Category 1.2", and the "Certificate of Limit Application" can be issued to those whose income category falls under "income equal to active duty 1.2". Please submit the application form to the ward office Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section. You can find the application form at the window of the ward.

・Health insurance card (Large-elderly medical insured card)
・If an adult guardian has been appointed, a copy of the certificate of entry, etc.

Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section, ward office in your ward
Contact information

In addition, please bring one of the following documents.
・Documents certifying the number of hospital stays of 91 days or more (receipts, etc.)
・If you are 75 years old or have become a new insured due to moving in, a copy of the medical insurance reduction certificate that you have subscribed to.

Kanagawa Prefecture Senior Citizens' Medical Association Insurance Card (enrollment / return) (outside site)