Reduced Health Insurance Tax for Pregnant Women

From January, women who are enrolled in national health insurance and who become pregnant or give birth are eligible for a temporary reduction of their national health insurance tax. Those who wish to receive the reduction must apply for it.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted starting 6 months from the expected delivery date. Please go to either the Insurance & Pension Division (1st floor, window 9 of City Hall) or the Citizens' Welfare Division of any branch office to apply. For those who prefer to apply via post, please check the Takasaki City website (Japanese only) for more information.

Eligibility

Those enrolled in national health insurance and who either have given birth since November 1st, 2023 or who are currently expecting. This includes any pregnancies that resulted in a premature birth, miscariage, or still birth.

Reduction Period

The reduction period will go into effect starting the month prior to delivery, and will last for 4 months. For those carrying 2 or more babies at the same time, the reduction will go into effect 3 months prior to delivery and last for 6 months.

Necessary Documents

• My Number
• Photo ID
• Maternal Health Book (boshi kenko techo)
• When applying on behalf of someone else, an authorized proxy slip and photo ID is also required

Things to Note

• For deliveries that occured between November 2023 and January 2024, the reduction will only come into effect after January 2024.
• For those whose National Health Insurance tax amount is at the maximum limit, the tax amount may not change even if they receive a reduction.

Inquiries

Insurance & Pension Division
Tel: 027-321-1235