Snow Cleaning Support Program for the Elderly
Snow cleaning support for elderly in Niseko Town
| Program Name | Private road snow removal service for the elderly | Nursing care prevention and lifestyle support - Snow removal service | Walkway snow cleaning subsidy |
| Details | Snow cleaning from private roads where the house entrance is at least 30m away from the public road. *Implemented by Niseko Town | Snow cleaning 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 person | Households with all people over 65 years old. Households with people over 65 years old and people with disabilities who have difficulties with snow cleaning. | Households with people with physical or mental disabilities over the age of 65. Households with people over the age of 65 and an income of 2 million yen or less. | Tax-exempt households in Niseko Town with people aged 70 and over |
| Conditions | If the road is at least 30m away from a public road and can be cleaned using heavy machinery. *Depending on one's nursing care level. | Depending on the snow situation, the Social Welfare Council will dispatch a snow cleaning company. | We will subsidize a portion of the payments made to the businesses operator. |
| Individual contribution | 30% of the cost (up to 50,000 yen) | Disabled: 300 yen per hour Seniors: 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 places 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