Childbirth Cost Assistance and Childcare Allowances

Lump-Sum Childbirth Allowance This is a program that subsidizes part of the costs incurred during childbirth. You can apply if you are enrolled in the National Health Insurance or your company's Health insurance. Childbirth Allowance This is a benefit paid when you take time off work for a certain period before and after giving birth. Check with your employer to confirm the conditions. Childcare Leave Benefit This is a program that subsidizes part of your income while you are on childcare leave. Check the eligibility conditions, gather the required documents, and submit your application. Child Allowance The government provides an allowance for children up to a certain age. You can check the application procedure and benefit amounts at your local city, ward, town, or village office. --- Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第8版 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source. ※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).