Snow Removal Support Services for the Elderly
Snow removal support for elderly in Niseko Town
| Program Name | Elderly Private Road Snow Removal Service | Snow Removal Service (Care Prevention & Daily Life Support Project) | Walkway snow cleaning subsidy |
| Details | Snow removal on private roads where the house entrance is at least 30m away from the public road. *Implemented by Niseko Town | Snow removal around houses (under the eaves, etc.) *Executed by the Senior Citizens Corporation and commissioned by the Social Welfare Council | Snow removal from the walkway in front of the house *Subsidies for expenses regarding snow cleaning. |
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| Eligible persons | Households consisting only of people aged 65 and over / Households with people aged 65+ and persons with disabilities who have difficulty removing snow | Households with members aged 65+ who have physical or mental disabilities / Households with members aged 65+ and annual income of 2 million yen or less | Town residents aged 70 or older who belong to a tax-exempt household |
| Conditions | Private road must be at least 30m away from public roads, and can be cleaned using heavy machinery. *Screening based on nursing-care level and other criteria | Depending on the snow situation, the Social Welfare Council will dispatch a snow cleaning company. | A portion of the payment made to the contracted snow-removal service provider will be subsidized |
| User Fees | 30% of the cost (up to 50,000 yen) | Persons with disabilities: 300 yen per hour / Elderly: 700 yen per hour | 50,000 yen + 1/3 amount exceeding 50,000 yen |
| Notes | Roads within residential subdivisions, roads used by multiple households, and roads used by business establishments are excluded. | Dangerous areas such as roofs are not covered | Passages such as garages are not covered. |
| Application/Inquiries | Niseko Town Hall Health & Welfare Division TEL: 0136-44-2121 | Niseko Town Social Welfare Council TEL:0136-44-2234 | Niseko Town Hall Health & Welfare Division TEL: 0136-44-2121 |
| Application period | November 1st to November 30th, 2020 | December 2nd - December 23rd, 2020 | November 1, 2020 - March 21, 2020 |
※For details about the program and to find out whether you qualify for the subsidy, please contact the Health & Welfare Division.
Inquiries
- Health & Welfare Division
- TEL:0136-56-8840
- FAX:0136-44-3500