Inhabitant Tax Payments

Please make the second FY 2018 Inhabitant Tax Payment at your closest financial institution by August 31^st(Fri.). If paying by bank/postal transfer, the transaction will be processed on August 31^st(Fri.).

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

Issuing National Health Insurance/Medical Care System for the Elderly (75 and over) Reduction Certificate

We issue the gendogakutekiyo ninteisho “Eligibility Certificate for Ceiling-Amount Application (for tax exempted households, “Eligibility Certificate for Ceiling-Amount Application and Reduction of the Standard Amount of Patient Liability (foodcosts can be reduced)”). We recommend you apply to obtain the certificate, if you are expecting to be admitted to hospital or receive high-cost medical treatments.

In addition, if you are aged between 70 and 74 and covered by the National Health Insurance, or covered by the Medical Care Systemfor the Elderly, you may not need to obtain the certificate depending on your income, so please contact the following offices for more details.

Inquiries:

National Health Insurance and Pension Section, Ward Offices/Miyagi General Branch Office. Public Health and Welfare Section, Akiu General Branch Office

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 (please do not send by post).

• Submission Period:

【Child-Rearing Allowance】August 1^st to August 31^st(excludes closed hours)

【Special Child-Rearing Allowance】August 13^th to September 11^th

PS. Documents are only accepted during office hours.

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

Worldwide Measles Outbreak

It has been reported that Japan is experiencing an outbreak of measles. There are cases of travelers who have contracted the measles’ virus outside of Japan or developed measles after coming back (or entering) Japan. Please note the following points when you plan to travel abroad.

Before travel abroad (if you cannot confirm if you are immune to measles):

• Check your measles’ vaccination record on your maternal and child hand book.

• If you only received one shot of the measles vaccination, we recommend you receive another shot.

After returning to Japan:

• Please keep watching your health condition for about two weeks after returning to Japan.

If you have symptoms which you suspect are due to measles, such as rashes all over your body, fever, cough, runny nose, or red eyes, please do not visit a medical institution. Be sure to call first and get advice.

Overseas’ Measles Outbreak Areas:

China, India, Indonesia, and other areas all over the world. Please check the latest information on our official website or contact the following offices.

Inquiries:Administration Section, Public Health and Welfare Center of Each Ward

Health and Safety Section Tel: 022-214-8029