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育成医療

Public health care for disabled children, Medical aid for children with potential disabilities

身体に障害のある18歳未満の児童が対象。障害を無くすまたは軽減する手術等の治療によって効果が出ることが期待できるものに対する医療費の助成(支援をする)制度。自立支援医療費の一つ。

This applies to physically disabled children aged under 18. A system that assists (provides support) with medical fees for medical treatment such as operations, etc., that can be expected to have the positive effect of removing or lessening the disabilities. It is one of the payments to assist with medical care to support independence.