In order to apply for repayment, it is essential that a job-seeking activity report, etc., has been submitted during the initial payment decision period.

When applying, in addition to the income and asset requirements, it is necessary to meet either (1) job-seeking activities or (2) application for public assistance. Please check it before proceeding with the application procedure.

Independence support money for the needy living with the new coronavirus infectious disease The information desk

Toll-free 0120-070-668 (Weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

In Bunkyo Ward, we will send notifications to households that may be subject to repayment after the period of receipt of the "Independence Support Fund for the Needy and Needy to Live Due to the Novel Coronavirus Infection" has ended.

Business content

It is now possible to repay households for which the receiving period of the "New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Independence Support Fund" has ended. The repayment application can only be paid once.

(Note) After receiving the application, we will check whether the payment requirements are met based on the application contents and attached documents, and make payment decisions.

 Independence support fund system (PDF file; 692KB)

 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare business information leaflet (PDF file; 719KB)

 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare special website (link to external page)

Persons eligible for repayment

Those who meet all of the following A, B, and C requirements and have submitted a job search report, etc. during the initial decision period are eligible for repayment.

A: Requirements for Loans

The payment of the new coronavirus infectious disease self-reliance support money (first time) has already ended / the application month of the self-reliance support money (re-payment) will end

B: Requirements for income and assets

Income/Wealth Requirements

household size	Single	2 people	3 persons	4 people	5 people	6 people
income requirement	137,700 yen or less	194,000 yen or less	241,800 yen or less	283,800 yen or less	324,800 yen or less	372,000 yen or less
asset requirements	504,000 yen or less	780,000 yen or less	1,000,000 yen or less

* Please be sure to check the "Precautions when applying for support funds for the needy and needy to become independent due to the novel coronavirus infection" (PDF file; 777KB) .

C: Job search requirements (must be either 1 or 2)

1. Applying for a job at a public employment security office (Hello Work) or a public free job referral window established by a local government and conducting job-hunting activities
2. If it is difficult for you to become independent through employment, and if it is difficult to maintain your livelihood after the benefits have ended, you should apply for public assistance.

* Please check the following when applying for a job at the Public Employment Security Office .

       ・Guidance on using Hello Work ~Request for online registration~ (PDF file; 443KB)

 ・How to use Hello Work Iidabashi (PDF file; 1268KB)

* It is not possible to receive the "New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Independence Support Fund" and Hello Work's "Job Seeker Support System: Vocational Training Benefit" at the same time.

Flow from application to payment

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Video Channel

➀ Overview of the system, preparation of attached documents (link to external page)

➁How to write application documents (link to external page)

*There are some differences from the Bunkyo Ward style.

1 Preparation of application documents, etc.

Please print out the application documents from the link below, check the checklist, fill in examples, etc., and then fill them out.

*If you are unable to print, please contact the toll-free number for financial assistance for self-reliance as the city will mail it to you.

 Application document checklist (for those who have not received the housing security benefit) (PDF file; 650KB)

 Application document checklist (for those receiving the housing security benefit ) (PDF file; 633KB)

 

*Notes on application

[Please note the application period]

You can apply for the new coronavirus infectious disease self-reliance support money <repayment> from the month when the final payment of the new coronavirus infectious disease self-reliance support money is decided. Please note that applications submitted before that time will not be reviewed for payment.

[In the case of repayment application, it is a prerequisite that the report of the initial decision period is submitted]

• Job-Seeking Activities Report (Form 4)
• Independence Counseling Support Organization Consultation Confirmation (Form 4 attachment)
• Employment consultation confirmation slip (Form 5)
• Regular Job Hunting Status Report (Form 6)

(1) Application documents

 Application form (Form 1-4)(PDF file; 117KB)(PDF file; 117KB)

 Application form (Form 1-4) example (PDF file; 191KB)

 Notes on application (PDF file; 777KB)

 Confirmation letter at the time of application (Form 1-5) (PDF file; 161KB)

(2) Requirement confirmation attachments

<Those in Bunkyo Ward who are in the period of payment of the housing security benefit>

• Payment decision notification for housing security benefits (copy of the most recent one)
• Independence Support Bill (PDF file; 149KB) *Please make 3 bills (for 3 months).

 Self-reliance support claim form (example) (PDF file; 359KB)

<Those who have not received the housing security benefit or who have received the housing security benefit from another municipality>

• Copy of resident card

(Note) If you tell us that it is necessary for applying for this support, it can be issued free of charge.

 

Income documents

Please submit a copy of the document that can confirm the income of the application month.

• Salary statement, etc.
• Passbook for deposits and savings
• Documents that show the payment amount of public benefits, etc.
• Income/No Income Declaration Form (PDF file; 374KB)

Documents related to financial assets (deposits and savings)

Please fill in the passbook and submit "the part where the balance is known" and "the part where the account holder is known".

• Passbooks, etc. of financial institutions of the individual and all cohabitants who share the same livelihood
• A copy of the bank account passbook, etc. listed on the invoice

• Independence Support Bill (PDF file; 149KB) *Please make 3 bills (for 3 months).

 Self-reliance support claim form (example) (PDF file; 359KB)

2 Application by mail

Once you have completed the checklist items, please mail the application form and required attachments.

(1) Application acceptance period

July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 (valid postmarked on December 31) *The application period has been extended.

 (Note) Please note that applications cannot be accepted after the above application period.

(2) Where to submit application documents

     Please mail the application form and required documents to the following person in charge. Postage will be your responsibility. We recommend using registered mail.

3 Examination ~ payment decision

• If there are any deficiencies in the materials or descriptions submitted at the time of application, we will not be able to make a payment decision, so we will call you to confirm. Please keep a copy of the documents to be submitted.
• The payment requirements will be confirmed by examining the application documents, and the ward will send a "New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Independence Support Fund Payment Decision Notification" and perform the transfer procedure for the support money.
• After the payment is decided, it will be deposited into the designated account in about one month. The payment amount is as follows.
• In addition, as a result of the examination, for the payment applicant who was judged to be unable to receive payment, specify the reason for non-payment and submit the "New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Independence Support Fund Non-Payment Notification". will send.

Payment amount

household	Monthly payment (up to 3 months)
Single household	60,000 yen
two person household	80,000 yen
3 or more households	100,000 yen

4 After payment decision

• Payment will be made every January. If you meet the monthly job search requirements, we will continue to provide the next month.
• After the payment is decided, in order to confirm the requirements for job-seeking activities, please submit the "Job-Seeking Status Report", "Independence Counseling Support Organization Consultation Confirmation Form", "Vocational Counseling Confirmation Sheet", and "Regular Job Hunting Report" every month. Each form will be enclosed when sending the payment decision notification.

 Job-Seeking Activity Status Report (Form 4) (PDF file; 370KB)

 Independence Counseling Support Organization Consultation Confirmation (Form 4 attachment) (PDF file; 360KB)

 Employment consultation confirmation form (Form 5) (PDF file; 158KB)

 Regular Job Hunting Status Report (Form 6) (PDF file; 251KB)

• If you have been employed as a permanent employee, please report it to the person in charge.

 Regular Employment Report (Form 7) (PDF file; 182KB)

If you have submitted a report using the above "regular employment report", please submit a document (salary slip, etc.) that can confirm the amount of income every month.

Contact information

Life and Welfare Division Independence Support Section

  Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.