In many municipalities, patients with a beneficiary certificate for a specific disease are often given a sympathy payment in addition to the cost of medical care.
In my case, the city where I live was kind enough to issue me a beneficiary certificate and at the same time provide me with information on how to receive the benefit of the sympathy allowance.
In my city, the annual benefit is 30,000 yen. I was allowed to use it to buy health foods and supplements for myself.
If you are not receiving the benefit, please search for it on the website of your city, ward, town or village, or inquire at the welfare department.
In my case, thanks to “Indigo naturalis,” I have loosened up so much that I may not be able to receive a beneficiary certificate next time.