Specified medical expenses (designated incurable disease) medical expenses subsidy program

Among the so-called incurable disease where the cause is unknown and the treatment method has not been determined, the disease specified by the Minister of Labor Atsushi is called “designated incurable disease” and currently 341 diseases (as of April 1, 2024) are designated.
The designated incurable disease medical expenses subsidy program is designed to provide a part of medical expenses for those who meet certain criteria to reduce the burden on patients in medical expenses and promotemedical expenses treatment.
In order to receive the grant from medical expenses for the designated incurable disease, it is necessary to apply for grant approval and obtain certification.

341 diseases including Parkinson's disease and ulcerative large enteritis
※For more information about diseases, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare page (external site).

Please refer to the City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau page for details on how to apply and required documents.

None

medical expenses: Medical expenses covered by insurance (with some self-pay) ※Only designated medical institutions

For specific diseases among congenital blood clotting factors, we pay public expenses for medical insurance, etc.

Hemophilia and other 11 diseases
※For details on how to apply and required documents, etc., please check the Kanagawa page (outside site).

20 years old or older (If you are under the age of 18, you will be eligible for the medical expenses subsidy for chronically ill children.)

medical expenses: All medical expenses covered by insurance