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Subsidized infertility treatments
Takasaki will partially subsidize the costs of qualifying infertility treatments. The subsidy you qualify for depends on the type of treatment you underwent; be sure to read through the details carefully before applying.
For standard infertility treatment
This subsidy covers costs associated with standard infertility treatment; this excludes assisted reproductive technology procedures. Eligible persons can receive up to 100,000 yen. The city will review your application to determine how much you qualify for. Couples can apply for this subsidy once per fiscal year, for a total of 3 times.
Eligibility
Those who meet all the following conditions are eligible to apply:
- Must be legally married to spouse
- Must have undergone infertility treatment with a specialist (at an OB-GYN or urology clinic)
- At least one spouse must have been continuously living in Takasaki for over one year prior to applying
- Must be enrolled in a health insurance scheme
- Must have undergone standard infertility treatment, not assisted reproductive technology procedures
Qualifying treatments
The subsidy covers standard infertility treatments, such as clinical timing and artificial insemination, which took place at an OB-GYN or urology clinic between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Initial screenings and certain other procedures are not covered by the subsidy; for more information please contact the Health Division.
How to apply
The application should consist of all qualifying treatments that took place between January and December 2026. Once all the necessary paperwork is ready, bring everything to the Health Division or your nearest Health Center. They are open from 8:30am to 5:15pm on weekdays (excluding holidays). Applications cannot be accepted by mail. The application period runs from Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Friday, February 26, 2027.
Required documents
There are many required documents, and depending on the situation, you may be asked to submit additional ones. Some of these forms are available to download off the Takasaki website here.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| The Standard Infertility Treatment Subsidy Application Form | There is a section on the form to be filled out by the clinic where treatment took place; this includes one for each clinic, if having been to multiple. Be sure to ask the clinic with enough time to apply before the deadline. |
| City Invoice | Fill out the sections for address, name, phone number, and bank account information; the money section can be left blank. |
| Receipts and Statements of Medical Expenses (both the originals and copies of each) |
This includes all qualifying treatments and pharmacy prescriptions. Spouses should combine theirs together in one application. The copies should be printed on A4 size paper; please put ones from the same day on the same sheet of paper. If the patient name, date of treatment, or cost cannot be confirmed, then that portion will not be convered by the subsidy. |
| Proof of enrollment in health insurance (one copy for each spouse) |
A copy of the My Number card itself is not accepted. Please prepare copies of any document that shows coverage, such as an Eligibility Certificate (shikaku kakunin-sho), an Eligibility Notification (shikaku joho no oshirase), or a Confirmation Screen (shikaku joho gamen) which can be downloaded from the My Number Portal site and app. Please black out the insurance numbers on the copies. |
| Proof of Marriage |
Those married to a Japanese national should submit a copy of the family registry certificate (koseki tohon) that was printed within 1 month of the application date. The copy should show all items registered. If both spouses are foreign nationals and are able to, submit a copy of a marriage certificate or any such document that confirms marital status. |
| Residence Card | Copy both the front and the back sides. |
| Proof of Bank Account Details | A copy of something that confirms the bank account information (copy of bank book or cash card, screenshot from an online banking account, etc.). The name on the account must belong to either spouse. |
For ART treatment
This subsidy helps cover the cost of assisted reproductive technology (shortened to ART) procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). The amount of money granted depends on the stage of treatment. There is no limit on the age of either spouse nor the number of times they apply for the subsidy. For more information, please inquire with the Health Division.
Eligibility
Those who meet all the following conditions are eligible to apply:
- Must be legally married to spouse
- At least one spouse must have been continuously living in Takasaki for over one year prior to applying
- A doctor must determine that pregnancy is extremely unlikely without the help of ART
- Must be enrolled in a health insurance scheme
Qualifying treatments
The subsidy covers IVF related procedures which took place at an OB-GYN or urology clinic. This includes male infertility treatment.
How to apply
The deadline to apply is within 3 months after the final treatment took place, regardless of what stage it was. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, then the deadline shall become the weekday before. The application period begins after each course of treatment ends. For example, if you underwent treatment from March 30 to July 1, 2026, then the final date of treatment will be counted as July. That makes Friday, October 30, 2026, your deadline to apply. Late applications will not be accepted.
Once the paperwork is ready, please submit everything to the Health Division or your nearest city Health Center in person. They are open from 8:30am to 5:15pm on weekdays (excluding holidays). Applications cannot be accepted by mail.
Required documents
There are many required documents, and depending on the situation, you may be asked to submit additional ones. Some of these forms are available to download off the Takasaki website here.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| The ART Infertility Treatment Subsidy Application Form | |
|
Certificate of Treatment Qualifying for the ART Infertility Treatment Subsidy Application Form |
There is a section for the clinic to fill out; be sure to ask with enough time to apply before the deadline. |
| City Invoice | Fill out the sections for address, name, phone number, and bank account information; the money section can be left blank. |
| Receipts and Statements of Medical Expenses (both the originals and copies of each) |
This includes all qualifying treatments and pharmacy prescriptions. Spouses should combine theirs together in one application. The copies should be printed on A4 size paper; please put ones from the same day on the same sheet of paper. If the patient name, date of treatment, or cost cannot be confirmed, then that portion will not be covered by the subsidy. |
| Proof of enrollment in health insurance (one copy for each spouse) |
A copy of the My Number card itself is not accepted. Please prepare copies of any document that shows coverage, such as an Eligibility Certificate (shikaku kakunin-sho), an Eligibility Notification (shikaku joho no oshirase), or a Confirmation Screen (shikaku joho gamen) which can be downloaded from the My Number Portal site and app. Please black out the insurance numbers on the copies. |
| Proof of Marriage | Those married to a Japanese national should submit a copy of the family registry certificate (koseki tohon) that was printed within 1 month of the application date. The copy should show all items registered. |
| Residence Card | Copy both the front and the back sides. |
| Proof of Bank Account Details | A copy of something that confirms the bank account information (copy of bank book or cash card, screenshot from an online banking account, etc.). The name on the account must belong to either spouse. |
Inquiries
Health Division (kenko-ka)
Takasaki General Health Center, fourth floor
Tel: 027-381-6113
Additionally, any of the health centers around the city
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