Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Health and
Childrearing

Pregnancy

Giving Birth

Childbirth Expenses

Registration of Births

Alien Registration

Childbirth Expenses

Be aware that a normal birth does not qualify for health insurance coverage. Thus, you will need to pay for birth-related expenses on your own. Expect to be billed over 200,000 yen for a typical hospital birth. However, there is a one-time, lump-sum refund of 350,000 yen available upon application ( >> Health Insurance System ). Please contact your local government office or employer for more details.