Childbirth
“A Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Grant” is paid when an insured person gives birth. “A Dependents' Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Grant” is paid when a dependent family member gives birth. Don't forget to add the newborn as a dependent in these cases.
Request a Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Grant
When using the system of direct payment of Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant to medical institutions
Submit the documents on agreement to use the system to the medical care institution or other facility where you plan to give birth. (You need not take any action with respect to the Health Insurance Society. For details, check with the medical care institution or other facility where you plan to give birth.)
Even if you use this system, you must apply to the Health Insurance Society to receive additional benefits.
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Deadline: | As soon as possible |
Applies to: | Insured persons and dependents using the system of direct payment of Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant to medical institutions |
Address inquiries to: | Health Insurance Society |
Notes: | Even if childbirth expenses are less than the amount of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-Sum Grant to be paid, the amount paid will not change. |
When using the system of receipt of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant directly by the medical institutions on your behalf
If you would like to use the system of receipt of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant directly by the medical institutions on your behalf, submit the following application to the Health Insurance Society in advance.
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Deadline: | In advance |
Applies to: | Insured persons and dependents expecting childbirth up to two months in the future who wish to use the system of receipt of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant directly by the medical institutions on your behalf |
Address inquiries to: | Health Insurance Society |
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If you paid the entire amount of childbirth expenses to the medical care institution
Submit the following application to the Health Insurance Society if you have not used the system of direct payment of Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant to medical institutions or the system of receipt of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant directly by the medical institutions on your behalf or you have given birth overseas.
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Deadline: | As soon as possible |
Applies to: | Insured persons or dependents who have paid the entire amount of childbirth expense at the medical care institution without using the system of direct payment of Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant to medical institutions or the system of receipt of the Childbirth and Childcare Lump-sum Grant directly by the medical institutions on your behalf |
Address inquiries to: | Health Insurance Society |
Notes: | The following documents must be attached for a childbirth overseas:
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Add the child
After the child is born, take the necessary steps to add him or her as a dependent.