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Description

Distribution of childcare magazines

Childcare magazines are provided by Akachan to Mamasha Co., Ltd.

Eligible members Insured persons/dependents who have claimed the Childbirth Lump-sum Allowance
First year Monthly magazine Akachanto!
Second year Quarterly magazine Rashitasu
*This replaced the previous 1, 2, 3 Sai magazine, starting with the June 2023 issue.
  • Please note that if you lose your eligibility for our health insurance during this period, you will stop receiving the magazines.

Assistance for acquiring and purchasing household medicines

To support your day-to-day health management and access to first aid for injuries and illnesses, we have arranged for household first-aid kits to be available at a special price in cooperation with our supplier, Shiraishi Yakuhin Co., Ltd. We also subsidize purchase costs to encourage self-medication.* Be sure to take advantage of this benefit.

  • *Self-medication refers to taking responsibility for one’s own health and treating minor physical ailments on one’s own, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
    More information on the self-medication tax system is available here
Eligible members Insured persons as of the base date
Purchase period Once per fiscal year, for about one month
Purchase frequency One time only within the purchase period
Eligible items Designated medicines and oral care products
Subsidy Amount Up to 3,000 yen
Method of purchase

Notice regarding the subsidized purchase of household medicines and other supplies

Please purchase the items through Blancnet+.
Notes
  • We will announce details about the base date, purchase period, eligible items, and purchase method each fiscal year.
  • Even if the total subsidy amount is less than 3,000 yen, you will only be able to make one purchase.
  • Purchases of non-eligible items and purchases exceeding 3,000 yen must be paid at your own expense.
  • Regardless of whether the items are eligible for the subsidy, it is prohibited to purchase and resell products obtained through this program for profit. Please note that, in certain cases such as bulk purchases of the same item, we may ask you to confirm the reason for your purchase. If we find that you are purchasing items for resale, your order will be cancelled, even if it has already been fulfilled.