Appearance Care Subsidy Program for Cancer Patients

[Reception starts on June 1, 2020! ] Appearance care subsidy system for cancer patients will be launched

For those who have undergone changes in appearance due to cancer treatment, for the purpose of balancing cancer treatment and social life such as work or school,
Subsidize part of the purchase cost of the assistive device.

  • Please apply within one year from the date of purchase of the assistive device.
  • It will be applied to the purchase of prosthetic devices after April 1, 2022 .

Target audience

Those who meet all of the following requirements are eligible (1) People who have been diagnosed with cancer and have received or are currently undergoing cancer treatment (2) Toyonaka on the date of application and purchase of the target prosthetic device Those who have a resident card in the city (3) Have not received a subsidy for the same assistive device in Toyonaka City in the past

Eligible assistive devices, subsidy amount, number of times subsidized

Wigs and breast braces can be applied separately.

(1) Wig

Also applies to hats with hair, hats, and protective nets when worn [Amount] Upper limit of 20,000 yen *If the upper limit is not reached, the actual purchase price will be applied [Number of times] One-time subsidy

(2) breast braces

Compensation underwear (including pads) and artificial breasts (excluding breast reconstruction surgery) are eligible. [Amount] Upper limit of 20,000 yen each *If the upper limit is not reached, the actual purchase price will be used. [Number of times] Left and right one-time subsidy for each mastectomy

Documents required for application

To apply for issuance, please submit the following documents to the Health Policy Division within one year from the date of purchase of the assistive device.
*Copies cannot be made at the public health center, so please make a copy of the required documents and bring them with you when you visit.
(1) Appearance care subsidy grant application and invoice for cancer patients (2) Instructions, medical certificates, treatment policy plans, etc. regarding cancer treatment for cancer patients Proof of A) and B) below Documents to be submitted (copies accepted)
A) Have undergone cancer treatment or are currently undergoing cancer treatment B) ・The wig should be a document that shows treatment such as the use of anticancer drugs (medicine notebook etc. are also acceptable)
・Documents showing surgical mastectomy and parts of the breast implants (3) Receipt for purchase of the target implants (copies accepted) Receipts not accepted Documents certifying the purchase item, purchase amount, and the issuer of the receipt (4) A copy of the financial institution to which the grant is transferred in the name of the applicant, the name in kana and the account number can be confirmed ・A copy of the transfer bankbook (turned over the front cover) 1st page) or a copy of the cash card (5) Power of Attorney ・Submit if the grant recipient and the applicant are different. Not required if the subject is a minor

Click here for the application form

Submission method

Please apply at the counter or by mail.
In the case of mailing, please use a special record, etc., to keep a record of delivery.
*Copies cannot be made at the public health center, so please make a copy of the required documents and bring them with you when you visit.
[Submit to]
〒561-0881
4-11-1 Nakasakurazuka, Toyonaka City
Toyonaka City Public Health Center Health Policy Section Health Strategy Section

Toyonaka City Appearance Care Subsidy Program for Cancer Patients

[Starting June 1, 2020! ] We will start crowdfunding to support cancer patients and bone marrow bank donors!

Your donation will be used for appearance care and bone marrow bank donor support for cancer patients under the above subsidy system. Thank you for your kind donation.

Toyonaka City Appearance Care Subsidy Guidelines for Cancer Patients

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