medical expenses deduction (diaper use certificate)

　For those who are bedridden for more than 6 months, diaper charges (disposable diaper purchase costs and rental fees) are subject to medical expenses deduction if they have a diaper use certificate issued by family doctor.
　If you are not eligible for the medical expenses deduction for diaper charges after the second year, you can file a medical expenses deduction using the family doctor Statement of Opinion issued by the Elderly and Disabled Support Division Ward Office, which has certified as requiring long-term care, even if you do not have a "diaper use certificate".
For details, please see "About grant of" confirmation "for medical expenses deduction pertaining to diaper charges (PDF: 379KB) (PDF: 629KB) ".

Diaper Use Certificate (PDF: 284KB)

If you are the first person to declare a medical expenses deduction for diapers, you will need to enter your doctor, so please give your diaper use certificate to your medical institution. Please contact your medical institution for the issuance fee.

family doctor Statement of Opinion Confirmation Form Grant Application Form (PDF: 46KB) Entry example (PDF: 65KB)

Power of Attorney (PDF: 69KB) (If you and a family other than same household are applying, a power of attorney is required.)

At the time of grant, you will need (1) the original long-term care insurance card and (2) the identity verification documents (passport, driver's license, health insurance card, etc.) of the person who came to the window, so please bring it with you.