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Last updated on October 13, 2021.

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Q

I want to receive diapers used by the elderly.

Welfare, care
A

In Yokohama City, disposable diapers are provided to elderly people with jealousy or dementia.

Eligible users

Households to which they belong are those who need nursing care at home who are bedridden or have dementia (persons requiring nursing care 4 or 5 and those who are deemed necessary by the mayor of each ward Health and Welfare Center in need of nursing care 1-3) and belong to social security receiving households or municipal tax-exempt households

Usage standard limit

Depending on the physical condition of the user, it is as follows.
With 2,000 yen as one unit, you can change it every month within the maximum standard amount.
・Those who fall under the need for nursing care 4 or 5…8,000 yen (4 units)
・Those who fall under the need for nursing care 1-3 and are deemed necessary by Director Health and Welfare Center…6,000 yen (3 units)

User's burden

10% of the standard amount of disposable diapers used (1 unit: 200 yen, 2 units: 400 yen, 3 units: 600 yen, 4 units: 800 yen) will be paid by the co-payment.
However, the co-payment is free for households receiving social security.

How to apply

Applications are accepted at Health and Welfare Center (Elderly and Disabled Support Division) in your ward or at the Regional Comprehensive Support Center.
Health and Welfare Center will decide whether or not to use the service.
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Elderly and Disabled Support Division.

Related Websites

Inquiries to this page

Health and Social Welfare Bureau Senior Home Support Division

Phone: 045-671-2405

Phone: 045-671-2405

Fax: 045-550-3612

E-Mail address kf-zaitaku@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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