Covid-19 Support Program Information

Updated: December 20, 2021

[Individual / living expenses] Support information related to the new coronavirus

Reiwa 3rd year special support project for child-rearing households, etc.

As a “new coronavirus infectious disease emergency economic measure” decided by the Cabinet on November 19, 3rd year of Reiwa, we will implement a special extra benefit to support child-rearing households.

Child-rearing household life support special benefit (for non-single-parent households)

In order to support the increase in the child-rearing burden and the decrease in income of low-income child-rearing households other than single-parent households, we will provide a special benefit for child-rearing household life support.

Child-rearing household life support special benefit for low-income child-rearing households (for single-parent households)

As the effects of the new coronavirus infection continue to prolong, low-income child-rearing households will be provided with a special benefit for child-rearing households (for single-parent households) from the perspective of supporting their lives based on the actual situation. To do.

New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Response Leave Support and Benefits(Link to external site)(Open in a new window)

This is a support fund for workers of small and medium-sized enterprises who have been taken off due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection and who could not receive wages (leave allowance) during the leave. The worker himself / herself can apply.

It is also applicable to those who work short hours such as part-time jobs and part-time jobs, and when the number of shift days has decreased.

Support for elementary school leave (for freelancers with children in elementary school, etc.)(Link to external site)(Open in a new window)

This is a support fund for freelancers who have taken a leave of absence to take care of their children due to temporary closure of elementary schools related to the new coronavirus infection.

In addition, there is also support for elementary school leave, etc. for business owners who hire workers who have taken a leave of absence to take care of their children, so please consult with the business owner. The website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for payment requirements, etc.(Link to external site)Please confirm.

Grace / reduction measures for payment of utility bills, etc.

If you are affected by the new coronavirus infection and have difficulty paying city taxes, utilities, social insurance premiums, etc. within the due date, you may be able to receive a grace period or exemption from payment.

School support system

We provide “school support” to support school life for those who have financial problems so that children enrolled in Chiba City elementary and junior high schools can receive education with peace of mind.

National Health Insurance injury and illness allowance

Among employees who are enrolled in Chiba City National Health Insurance, those who could not take labor due to a new coronavirus infection (including cases where infection is suspected due to symptoms such as fever) will receive an injury and illness allowance. I started to pay.

* Employees: Those who are paid salaries (excluding sole proprietors, freelancers, etc.)

Special loans such as emergency small-lot funds(Link to external site)

We lend funds such as living expenses to those (households) whose income has decreased due to leave of absence, etc. due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection.

Loan of welfare funds for mothers and children, fathers and children, and widows

We lend various funds to support the financial independence of single-mother families, single-parent families and widows.

Independence consultation support project for people in need

We provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s situation for those who are in need of living with various issues.

New Coronavirus Infectious Diseases Independence Support Fund

For households who are in need of living due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection, we have been providing support through special loans such as emergency small-lot funds, but the effects of the new coronavirus infection are protracted. So, in order to promote independence by employment for households who cannot use special loans due to the completion of re-lending of comprehensive support funds, and to smoothly connect to receiving welfare protection if that is difficult. Independence support money will be provided.

Extraordinary special benefits for households exempt from residence tax

In the country, as the effects of the new coronavirus infectious disease continue for a long time, a cash payment of 100,000 yen per household will be provided to households exempt from residence tax in the 3rd year of Reiwa so that they can receive support for living and living promptly. It is planned.

In the future, we will inform you on the city’s homepage etc. as soon as we know the details such as payment method and timing.

Welfare

For those who are actually in need of living, we provide necessary protection such as living expenses and housing expenses according to the degree of need, with the aim of guaranteeing a minimum living and promoting independence.