Iga City, Mie Prefecture Launches New Support Program for Caregivers
Key facts
- Iga City, Mie Prefecture Launches New Support Program for Caregivers
- To address the severe shortage of care workers, Iga City in Mie Prefecture has established a new subsidy program starting June 1st. The program supports costs for obtaining and renewing certifications for Care Managers (Care Support Specialists).
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 5, 2026
Direct answer
To address the severe shortage of care workers, Iga City in Mie Prefecture has established a new subsidy program starting June 1st. The program supports costs for obtaining and renewing certifications for Care Managers (Care Support Specialists).
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- Iga City, Mie Prefecture Launches New Support Program for Caregivers (June 5, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- June 5, 2026
To address the severe shortage of care workers, Iga City in Mie Prefecture has established a new subsidy program starting June 1st. The program supports costs for obtaining and renewing certifications for Care Managers (Care Support Specialists).
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- 📰 Published: June 5, 2026 at 20:57
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In response to the serious shortage of caregiving personnel, our city has established a new system to support the costs associated with obtaining and renewing qualifications for Care Support Specialists (Care Managers), and began operation on June 1st.
Eligible individuals are encouraged to utilize this system.
■ Eligible Expenses
Support is provided for the following expenses (① through ⑦):
① Examination fees required for qualification acquisition
② Practical training costs required for qualification acquisition
③ Training costs required for re-acquisition after qualification lapse
④ Training costs required for qualification renewal (with 6 months or more of practical experience)
⑤ Training costs required for qualification renewal (with 3 years or more of practical experience)
⑥ Training costs required for obtaining a chief qualification
⑦ Training costs required for renewing a chief qualification
* Items ① to ③ are supported at 100%, and items ④ to ⑦ are supported at up to 50%.
* Support for items ① and ② is available to those who pass the examination in item ①.
For details, please check the website below.
https://www.city.iga.lg.jp/0000013968.html
【Contact Information】
Iga City, Health and Welfare Department, Elderly Care and Welfare Division
Phone: 0595-26-3939
Eligible individuals are encouraged to utilize this system.
■ Eligible Expenses
Support is provided for the following expenses (① through ⑦):
① Examination fees required for qualification acquisition
② Practical training costs required for qualification acquisition
③ Training costs required for re-acquisition after qualification lapse
④ Training costs required for qualification renewal (with 6 months or more of practical experience)
⑤ Training costs required for qualification renewal (with 3 years or more of practical experience)
⑥ Training costs required for obtaining a chief qualification
⑦ Training costs required for renewing a chief qualification
* Items ① to ③ are supported at 100%, and items ④ to ⑦ are supported at up to 50%.
* Support for items ① and ② is available to those who pass the examination in item ①.
For details, please check the website below.
https://www.city.iga.lg.jp/0000013968.html
【Contact Information】
Iga City, Health and Welfare Department, Elderly Care and Welfare Division
Phone: 0595-26-3939
FAQ
Which qualification is covered by this program?
The program covers the Care Support Specialist (Care Manager) qualification.
What are the conditions for receiving support?
You need to apply for the eligible expenses based on Iga City's regulations. Check the city's website for details.
When can I apply?
The program started on June 1, 2024, and applications are likely accepted on an ongoing basis.