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Payment of medical expenses
Last Updated January 20, 2025
In the following cases, please pay the full amount of medical expenses once and apply later at the ward office Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section. If the payment is approved by the Regional Coalition, the amount excluding the copayment will be refunded. (The statute of limitations will expire two years after the day after the payment of medical expenses, and payment will not be possible.)
For more information, please contact your ward office, Insurance and Pension Division National Health Insurance Section.
When an application can be made and what is required for application
Pattern 1 When an insurance card cannot be brought due to emergency or other unavoidable circumstances, such as sudden illness
What is required for application
・Health insurance card (elderly medical care insured person card) or qualification confirmation
・(When specifying the transfer account other than the insured person) The insured person's seal (using vermilion)
※If the insured is dead, the heir's seal
・Deposit passbook (those specified as the transfer account)
・(When an adult guardian has been appointed) Copy of the certificate of entry, etc.
・Receipt when paid to a medical institution
・Medical fee statement ※It is usually different from the medical expenses statement issued along with the receipt when paid to a medical institution.
Pattern 2 When a treatment device such as a corset or elastic clothing is manufactured or purchased.
What is required for application
・Health insurance card (elderly medical care insured person card) or qualification confirmation
・(When specifying the transfer account other than the insured person) The insured person's seal (using vermilion)
※If the insured is dead, the heir's seal
・Deposit passbook (those specified as the transfer account)
・(When an adult guardian has been appointed) Copy of the certificate of entry, etc.
・Certificate of wearing instruction for treatment equipment production
・Receipt and Statement of Payment
・(When a temporary prosthesis for practice (computer-controlled knee joint) is made) Details of symptoms <optional format>
・(When purchasing elastic clothing, etc.) Instructions for wearing elastic clothing, etc.
・(For shoe orthosis) Photograph of orthosis
Pattern 3 When undergoing treatment by a judo reduction teacher (If you present your insurance card or qualification confirmation, you only need to pay the copayment and you may not need to apply for it)
What is required for application
・Health insurance card (elderly medical care insured person card) or qualification confirmation
・(When specifying the transfer account other than the insured person) The insured person's seal (using vermilion)
※If the insured is dead, the heir's seal
・Deposit passbook (those specified as the transfer account)
・(When an adult guardian has been appointed) Copy of the certificate of entry, etc.
・Receipt of payment
・Details of treatment
・(If treatment is performed due to fracture or dislocation) Doctor's consent form
Pattern 4 With the consent of the doctor, when you receive a beam, kyu, or massager (If you present your insurance card or qualification confirmation, you only need to pay the copayment and you may not need to apply. )
What is required for application
・Health insurance card (elderly medical care insured person card) or qualification confirmation
・(When specifying the transfer account other than the insured person) The insured person's seal (using vermilion)
※If the insured is dead, the heir's seal
・Deposit passbook (those specified as the transfer account)
・(When an adult guardian has been appointed) Copy of the certificate of entry, etc.
・Receipt and Statement of Payment
・Treatment details certificate
・Doctor's Consent Form
Pattern 5 When treated at a medical institution due to sudden illness overseas
※It does not apply to travel for therapeutic purposes or treatment that is not covered by insurance in Japan.
What is required for application
・Health insurance card (elderly medical care insured person card) or qualification confirmation
・(When specifying the transfer account other than the insured person) The insured person's seal (using vermilion)
※If the insured is dead, the heir's seal
・Deposit passbook (those specified as the transfer account)
・(When an adult guardian has been appointed) Copy of the certificate of entry, etc.
・Receipt of payment
・A statement describing the details of the medical treatment
・Japanese translation of receipts and statements
・Passport
・Consent Form for Investigation
Inquiries to this page
Medical Aid Division, Ministry of Life and Welfare, Health and Social Welfare Bureau
Telephone: 045-671-2409
Telephone: 045-671-2409
Fax: 045-664-0403
Email address: kf-iryoenjo@city.yokohama.lg.jp
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