Newborn hearing test business

This is a screening (selection) test performed during hospitalization after childbirth to detect hearing abnormalities. Pain-free and safe, can be tested while the baby is asleep, and ends in a short time.
It is said that one or two babies have problems with hearing impairment (hearing), but by finding abnormalities early and receiving appropriate treatment and support, the development of language, etc. It is known that the impact on is minimized.
There are two types of tests: AABR (automatic auditory brainstem response) and OAE (earacoustic radiation for screening), both of which are made for newborn hearing screening, so you can take it with confidence. I can. The test method differs depending on the medical institution undergoing the test, so be sure to follow the instructions of the medical institution and take it actively.

Newborn hearing test using AABR or OAE for the first time until 60 days after birth

Those who fall under any of the following

1. A baby born by a mother with resident certificate in Yokohama on the day of the test.
2. Baby with resident certificate in Yokohama as of the day of the examination

• AABR： 3,000 yen per case (upper limit)
• OAE： 1,500 yen per case (upper limit)
  

Only once per baby

・At the time of grant of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook, we will issue a "Newborn Hearing Test Cost Subsidy Ticket" together.
・When you take a newborn hearing test for the first time, please fill out the required items on the auxiliary ticket and submit it to the medical institution.
　When paying the inspection fee, the subsidy will be deducted, so please pay the difference.
・"Newborn Hearing Test Fee Subsidy Ticket" can be used in the following Cooperating Medical Institutions.
　

Please refer to the Cooperating Medical Institutions list for medical institutions that can use auxiliary tickets.
In addition, please check with the medical institution directly for details.

If you are examined at a medical institution (obstetrics hospital or clinics) that has not contracted with Yokohama City for homecoming births, you will not be able to use the auxiliary ticket.
For inspection costs for which auxiliary tickets could not be used, we will subsidize.

1. Yokohama City Newborn Hearing Test Cost Subsidy Application (PDF: 243KB)
2. Receipt (copy) of the inspection cost paid entirely

• If the cost of testing is included in the delivery cost, please attach a copy of the receipt.
• If a “medical expenses Statement” containing a breakdown of childbirth expenses has been issued, please attach it.

3. Unused neonatal hearing test cost assistance ticket
4. Pages of "Cover" and "(baby/infant) Test Record" of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook
5. Passbook or cash card (copy) that shows the account information of the transfer destination
6. The transfer destination resident certificate (only if you receive an examination when there is a resident certificate in Yokohama, then move out of Yokohama and apply for grant)

With the first day of birth, within one year (must arrive)
(Example: If you give birth on July 1, 2023, the application deadline will be until June 30, 2024.)

〒231-0005 6-50-10, Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi
Newborn hearing test, Child and Youth Bureau Regional Child Care Support Division

1. Submitted application documents cannot be returned.
2. We do not notify you of the application documents have arrived, so we recommend simple registered mail or by specific record.
3. This subsidy system is a system when a subsidy ticket cannot be used at a medical institution (obstetrics hospital or clinics). Out-of-pocket expenses generated when using the auxiliary ticket are not eligible for the grant.
4. If you have not taken a newborn hearing test, you will not be able to redeem unused auxiliary tickets.

• Auxiliary ticket cannot be reissued due to loss.
• If you move out of Yokohama, you will not be able to use an auxiliary ticket.