Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Assistance

Special Cash Payment

The deadline for the Special Cash Payment application is August 26

View information about the “Special Cash Payment” in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.

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Temporary Special Benefit for Single-parent Households

View information about the “Single-parent Special Cash Payment” in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.

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National Health Insurance Accident and Sickness Benefit / Medical Accident and Sickness Benefit for Elderly in the latter stage of life

Those who were infected (or suspected to be infected) with COVID-19 and did not receive salary due to being in recovery, will be paid a benefit. The fourth day and beyond of not being able to attend work after three consecutive days off, are subject to eligibility. For further details, please contact one of the following offices directly.

How to apply: Fill in all required fields on the application form (which can be downloaded from the official City of Sendai Website) and post it.

Inquiries: National Health Insurance and Pension Section of Each Ward Office or Miyagi General Branch Office

Incorporating “the new normal” into your daily life

As a precaution against the prolonging of COVID-19 infections, we request that citizens incorporate “the new normal” into their daily life. By each and every one of us putting this into practice we can prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Individual basic infection countermeasures
• Keep a physical distance of 2 meters (7ft) whenever possible
• Avoid speaking face to face during conversations whenever possible
• Wear a mask even if you are not symptomatic when on an outing, indoors, and talking to others.
• Wash your face and hands as soon as you arrive home. Change clothes and shower as soon as possible.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap for at least 30 seconds (hand sanitizer can also be used).
• Refrain from movement to and from regions known to have high infection counts.
• Be conservative with travel to hometowns and recreational travel. Only go on business trips when they are absolutely necessary.

Basic lifestyle for daily life

• Washing or sanitizing hands frequently.
• Thoroughly practicing good coughing etiquette.
• Frequently circulating air.
• Keeping a physical distance from others.
• Avoiding the three C’s (close contact settings, crowded places, and closed spaces).
• Checking your temperature every morning, and monitoring your health. If you have a fever, or cold-like symptoms rest and recover at home.

Inquiries: Crisis Management Section 022-214-8519

Tax Notification

Inhabitant Tax payments

Please make the second FY 2020 Inhabitant Tax payment at your closest financial institution by August 31 (Mon.). If paying by bank/postal transfer, the transaction will be processed on August 31 (Mon.).

Inquiries: Tax Collection and Administration Section 022-214-1010

Inhabitant Tax Deferment and Extension Scheme

Those whose income has been substantially reduced due to the spread of COVID-19, and have difficulty in paying taxes by the due date or making the payment can defer or extend their Inhabitant Tax payment by one year.

Inquiries: Northern Tax Levy Section - Aoba Ward 022-214-8152 Izumi Ward 022-214-5027

Southern Tax Levy Section - Miyagino Ward/Wakabayashi Ward 022-214-8153 Taihaku Ward 022-214-8154

View information about Inhabitant Tax Deferment and Extension Scheme in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Nepali.

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Do Not Forget to Submit Documents for the Child-Rearing Allowance and Special Child-Rearing Allowance

Sendai City has sent documents for the Child-Rearing Allowance to single-parent households with children under 18 years of age, and documents for the Special Child-Rearing Allowance to households with children with disabilities to confirm whether said households are eligible to receive these allowances. Please complete the documents and submit them in person (in principal you cannot send by post).

• Submission Period:【Child-Rearing Allowance】August 3rd to August 31st

【Special Child-Rearing Allowance】August 12th to September 11th

Documents are only accepted during office hours.

• Inquiries: Childcare and Benefit Section of Ward Offices, Public Health and Welfare Section of General Branch Offices

National Health Insurance Special Health Check-ups will begin from September

• Examination Period: September 1st (Tue.) to December 28th (Mon.) 2020, and January 4th (Mon.) to January 30th (Sat.) 2021
• Eligibility: Persons aged 40 to 74 (as of March 31st 2021) who are enrolled in the National Health Insurance system.
• Eligible persons will be sent the Special Health Check-up coupon in late-August. There is no need to apply. Please take the Special Health Check-up at one of the listed registered medical institutions.
• Those who are enrolled in the Medical Care System for elderly in the latter stage of life and those aged 35 to 39 (As of March 31st 2021) can take the Basic Health Check-up from July.

Please inquire for details on how to apply.

Inquiries: Home Health Section of each Ward Office

Public Health and Welfare Section of each Branch Office

The Rotavirus Vaccine to be a Regular Vaccination

From October 1st, the Rotavirus Vaccine will become a (free of charge) regular vaccination.

• Eligibility: Infants who are registered on a Resident Register in Sendai City and were born August 1st or later.
• Vaccination period: Two dose vaccination should be completed by the 24 weeks of age. The three dose vaccination should be fully administered by 32 weeks of age. The first dose of the vaccination is to be completed between six weeks and 14 weeks six days after birth. (The dose amount of the vaccine differs between brands, please inquire for further details.)
• Please wait at least 28 days after your child receives the vaccine before the second dose and third dose is given.
• Vaccination location: Registered Rotavirus Medical Institutions (will be posted on the official Website of the City of Sendai in mid-September)
• What to bring: Maternal and Child Health Handbook (MCH), vaccination slip (will be sent to eligible persons), Health Insurance Card etc.

Inquiries: Home Health Section of each Ward Office, Public Health and Welfare Section of each Branch Office