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A-bomb survivor support project

Last Updated December 9, 2024

About support business for atomic bomb survivors of Yokohama-shi, child of A-bomb survivors

A-bomb survivor support project implemented by Yokohama City (list) (PDF: 103KB)　
【１】　Projects for A-bomb survivors
　・Payment of support expenses
　・Subsidies for beam, kyu and massage medical expenses
【２】　Projects for children of A-bomb survivors
　・Child medical expenses Grant for A-bomb Survivors

【１】　Projects for A-bomb survivors

For those who have received the A-bomb survivor's health handbook living in the city, we carry out the following business.

（１）　Payment of support expenses (target: A-bomb survivors (those who have A-bomb survivor's health handbook))
Target person	Those who have received the A-bomb survivor's health handbook, who live in the city on the reference date (November 1), and who have completed the application procedure by November 15, 2024
Amount paid	10,000 yen per year
Date of payment	End of December every year
Payment method	For the above eligible persons, we will check the current status of eligibility, etc., and transfer it to the bank account specified by the person. ※Those who have moved out of the city and died on November 1 will not be paid.
How to apply	The application form will be accepted at the Health and Welfare Center or Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Promotion Section in your ward (postmark is also acceptable). The following documents are required to apply. 1 “Application for Aid for A-bomb Survivors”: (Principal entry) 2 Copy of the first page of the A-bomb survivor's health handbook 3 Copy of resident certificate
Payment decision	After examining whether you are eligible, you will be mailed a “A-bomb survivor support payment decision letter”. This document contains the approval number, etc., so please keep it in a safe place.
Forms, etc.	Please note that the style has been changed since April 1, 2021. A-bomb survivor support payment application form (PDF: 107KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 197KB) Notification of loss of eligibility for A-bomb survivors' support expenses, name and address change (PDF: 101KB)… [Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 276KB) ※In the case of a proxy application, a power of attorney is required along with the application documents. Power of Attorney (PDF: 167KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 162KB)
Others	Information flyer (PDF: 284KB) Yokohama City Atomic Bomb Survivors Support Payment Guidelines (PDF: 237KB)

（２）　Subsidies for beam, kyu, and massage medical expenses (target: A-bomb survivors (those who have A-bomb survivor's health handbook))
Target person	Those who have been issued the A-bomb survivor's health handbook and live in the city and wish to subsidize medical expenses
Grants	Subsidies are provided up to 3,000 yen per month of expenses required for recuperation of beam, kyu and massage, regardless of employee health insurance, etc.
How to apply	Grant applications can be accepted at the Health and Welfare Center or Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Promotion Section of your ward (postmark is also acceptable). The following documents are required to apply. 1 “Application for A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy”: (Principal entry) 2 Copy of the first page of the A-bomb survivor's health handbook 3 Copy of resident certificate
Grant decision	After examining whether you are eligible for the grant, you will be mailed a “A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy decision letter”. This document contains the approval number, etc., so please keep it in a safe place. In addition, the "A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy bill" will be enclosed, so please use it when making a request.
Billing method	After the grant is decided, a grant request will be accepted at the Health and Welfare Center or Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Promotion Section of your ward (postmark is also acceptable). Please submit the following documents when making a request. "A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy bill": (Principal entry) ※　Please fill in required items and attach a receipt to the back. ☆Request time (Please note that subsidies cannot be issued in principle after the submission deadline.) 　January to March: Until April 20 　From April to June: Until July 20 　From July to September: Until October 20 　From October to December: Until January 20 　※If the 20th is a holiday, the submission deadline will be the immediately preceding open agency date.
Forms, etc.	Please note that the style has been changed since April 1, 2021. A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy application form (PDF: 111KB) (for obtaining approval number) …[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 209KB) A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy bill (PDF: 177KB) (for grant request) …[Click here for entry example (with back side)] (PDF: 156KB) A-bomb survivor beam, kyu, massage medical expenses subsidy disqualification, name and address change notification (PDF: 106KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 281KB) ※In the case of a proxy application, a power of attorney is required along with the application documents. Power of Attorney (PDF: 167KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 162KB)
Others	Information flyer (PDF: 308KB) Yokohama City Atomic Bomb Survivors A-bomb Survivors Subsidy Guidelines (PDF: 139KB)

【２】　About business for children of A-bomb survivors

We carry out the following business for those who have been issued a child physical checkup consultation certificate for A-bomb survivors living in the city.

Child medical expenses Grants for A-bomb survivors (subject: A-bomb survivorsphysical checkup)
Target person	A child who has been issued the A-bomb survivor's health handbook, who lives in the city and has been issued a “A-bomb survivor's child physical checkup consultation certificate” issued by Kanagawa Prefecture →　Click here for "A-bomb survivor's physical checkup consultation certificate" issued by Kanagawa Prefecture (outside site)
Target disease	Diseases with disabilities stipulated in Article 51 of the Enforcement Regulations on Assistance for Atomic Bomb Survivors (under any of the following) are eligible. 1 hematopoietic dysfunction 　　Anemia, leukocytopenia, hemorrhagic predisposition, purpura, thrombocytopenia, etc. 2 Liver dysfunction 　　Cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (excluding alkol), etc. 3 Cell growth dysfunction 　　Malignant neoplasms, myeloid leukemia, etc. 4 Endocrine gland dysfunction 　　Diabetes (excluding urinalysis, bronze diabetes and nephroid diabetes), abnormal thyroid function, abnormal ovarian function, abnormal testic function, etc. 5 Cerebrovascular disorders 　　Subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, etc. 6 Cardiovascular dysfunction 　　Hypertensive heart disease, chronic ischemic heart disease, etc. (excluding hypertension) 7 Kidney dysfunction 　　Chronic nephritis, nephroze syndrome (excluding those that occurred during pregnancy or puerperium, those associated with miscarriage, and microuretic nephroze (acute)), etc. 8 Optical dysfunction due to lens turbidity 　　Cataracts (excluding congenital, diabetic, and aging) only 9 Respiratory dysfunction 　　Emphysema, other chronic interstitial pneumonia (excluding acute or unknown interstitial pneumonia), etc. 10 motor dysfunction 　　Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, etc. (excluding rheumatoid arthritis) 11 Gastrointestinal dysfunction due to ulcer 　　Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis, etc.
Exclusive diseases	The following diseases are not covered. 1 Infectious diseases and diseases caused by infectious diseases 2 Diseases caused by parasite disease and parasite disease 3 Diseases caused by poisoning or accidents Diseases caused by the intentional or gross negligence of the person 5 In addition to the above 1, 2, 3, 4, diseases (e.g., caries, colds, fractures, mental illnesses, etc.) that are clearly not due to the effects of the atomic bomb radiation. Regarding "diseases that are clearly not due to the effects of radiation in the atomic bomb" Please see the Kanagawa homepage (outside site). Please consult with family doctor if you are eligible for the disease.
Subject expenses	Under the provisions of employee health insurance, etc., medical expenses will be subsidized inpatient and outpatient medical expenses and drug costs for treatment of the target disease. (Up to 2,750 yen per copy for a medical certificate and 1,100 yen per copy for a medical expenses certificate) In addition, we support standard burden about meal medical expenses when we are hospitalized. ※Expenses and transportation expenses not covered by employee health insurance, such as medical treatment outside employee health insurance, medical checkups, and differential beds, are not covered by the subsidy. ※Refunds from participating health insurance unions, such as high medical costs, are deducted from the grant amount.
Target period	・We support the period after the date of issuance of the "A-bomb survivor's child physical checkup consultation certificate" and as a Yokohama citizen. ・In principle, medical expenses received during the current fiscal year is applicable, and the application deadline is until the end of April of the following fiscal year. ・If the application deadline has passed, medical expenses will be eligible for grant from the same month prior to the application month.
How to apply	Please submit an application to the Health and Welfare Center of your ward or the Health and Social Welfare Bureau Health Promotion Division. (Postal is possible, postmark is valid). In principle, only the applicant can apply. proxy/agent must submit a power of attorney along with the application documents. ※You will not be able to apply after you die. The following documents are required to apply. 1 “Application for the Child of A-bomb Survivors medical expenses (Invoice)” (filled in by the person) 2 “The Child of A-bomb Survivors medical expenses Grant Medical Certificate” (requested by the doctor in charge) () 3 “medical expenses Certificate for A-bomb Survivors” (Please ask a medical institution or pharmacy for a medical expenses certificate for the target disease and submit each certificate together.) 4 “Consent Form for Application (Request) for Child medical expenses A-bomb Survivors” (filled in) 5 Copy of the first page of the A-bomb survivor's physical checkup Consultation Certificate (issued by Kanagawa Prefecture) →　Click here for "A-bomb survivor's physical checkup consultation certificate" issued by Kanagawa Prefecture (outside site) 6 Copy of resident certificate() ※　In the case of a new application, submission of "2" and "6" is required. ※　"2" must be submitted when there is an addition of illness, a change in medical condition, a transfer or a change in the doctor in charge. In addition, a new medical certificate is required if you apply after the period required for medical treatment from the date of issuance of the medical certificate. ※　You need to submit “6” if there is a change in Address. ※　A copy of your health insurance card is no longer required.
If you change the employee health insurance to join	If you change your subscription to employee health insurance, in principle, please submit all documents for each employee health insurance. ・Please attach a letter of consent for each employee health insurance. 　A-bomb survivor's child medical expenses Agreement (PDF: 77KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 168KB)　　　　　　　・If you return your old insurance card to the insurer, please attach a petition stating that you have lost your old insurance card qualification. 　Petition (PDF: 124KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 244KB)
Forms, etc.	Please note that the style has been changed since April 1, 2024. (If you apply in the old format before April 1, 2021, please submit the new format again.) . If you visit more than one medical institution, please apply together with the documents during the application period. １　Child of A-bomb survivor medical expenses grant application (invoice) (PDF: 277KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 139KB) ２　Child of A-bomb survivor medical expenses Grant Medical Certificate (PDF: 222KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 290KB) ３　A-bomb survivor's child medical expenses certificate (PDF: 202KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 279KB) (Note) When printing the form, please print on both sides. ４　A-bomb survivor's child medical expenses Agreement (PDF: 77KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 168KB) ※In the case of a proxy application, a power of attorney is required along with the application documents. Power of Attorney (PDF: 167KB)…[Click here for an entry example] (PDF: 162KB)
Others	Information flyer (PDF: 334KB) medical expenses Grant Guidelines for Children of A-bomb Survivors in Yokohama City (PDF: 343KB)

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