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Persons facing difficulties in life
Last update date December 19, 2023
social security consultation
What is social security?
It is a system that helps inhabitants of a ward who are having difficulty in daily life due to various circumstances so that they can live on their own power while ensuring a minimum living standard according to their situation and degree.
There are various conditions in order to use this system, such as asking about the status of the household's life and assets, and giving priority to other available systems.
Type of social security
They will be divided into the following eight aids and will be assisted as needed.
| Type of aid | Costs incurred in living |
|---|---|
| Life assistance | Food, clothing, utilities, daily necessities for inpatients, etc. |
| Housing assistance | Rent, brokerage, rent, etc. |
| Education assistance | compulsory education's school supplies and school meals |
| Medical assistance | Hospitalization expenses, medical treatment, medication, surgery, outpatient transportation expenses, etc. |
| Nursing care assistance | Expenses for home care, welfare equipment, housing renovation, and facility care for the elderly |
| Childbirth assistance | Subsidiary costs, sanitary materials, etc. |
| Employment assistance | Employment expenses, skill acquisition expenses, employment preparation expenses, etc. |
| Funeral aid | Cremation, transportation costs, etc. |
List of medical institutions designated by the Public Assistance Act
Independence support system for the poor in life
Independence Support SystemCity of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau
Life and Welfare Fund
Life welfare fund (to the Yokohama City Japan National Council of Social Welfare) (outside site)
For inquiries to this page
Tsurumi Ward Health and Welfare Center Life Support Division
Phone: 045-510-1782
Phone: 045-510-1782
Fax: 045-510-1899
Email address: tr-seikatsushien@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 767-747-831
