Disability Welfare Allowance for Persons with Physical and Mental Disabilities

The purpose is to promote welfare by providing allowances to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

Eligibility

Those who are 20 years old or older and hold a Physical Disability Certificate of Grade 1 to 4, or those who hold an Ai no Techou of Grade 1 to 4, or those with cerebral palsy or progressive muscular atrophy.
Note: Those who fall under the payment restrictions will not receive support.

Amount Granted

Type and Grade	Monthly
Physical Disability Certificate 1st and 2nd Class	15,500 yen
Physical Disability Certificate Level 3	12,500 yen
Physical Disability Certificate Level 3	5,000 yen
Love Handbook 1, 2, 3 Degrees	15,500 yen
Love Handbook 4 times	12,500 yen
Individuals with Cerebral Palsy and Progressive Muscular Atrophy	15,500 yen

Notes: Those who have changed their disability grade must submit a change notification.

Payment Restrictions

Those who fall under any of the following categories are not eligible.

1. Those who exceed the income limit criteria
2. Individuals residing in the facility
3. Individuals aged 65 and over who have newly obtained a handbook (Note)
   Note: Those who obtained a handbook of the applicable grade before turning 65 and meet any of the following criteria are eligible.
   1. If there was no address within the Tokyo Metropolis area
   2. If you were unable to apply for the Disability Welfare allowance because you were residing in a facility
   3. If you were unable to receive benefits because your income exceeded the limit

Income Limit Standard Amount

Number of Dependents	Amount
0 people	3,604,000 yen
1 or more	The amount of 3,604,000 yen, plus 380,000 yen for each dependent (if there is an elderly dependent spouse or elderly dependent relative, add 100,000 yen for each; if there is a specific dependent or a dependent eligible for deduction (limited to those under 19 years old), add 250,000 yen for each to that amount)

Notes: For details on deductions, please contact the Disability Welfare Division.
In the table, "Elderly Dependent Spouse" will be interpreted as "Persons aged 70 and over among the same household spouse" for allowances from August 2019 onwards.

Contact Us

Disability Welfare Division, Disability Welfare Section (City Hall 2nd floor, window 3)
Phone: 042-378-2111
Fax: 042-378-5677
Available procedure hours: From 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on open days