1. FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits You may be provided with the Temporary Benefits worth 3,000 yen. ● Those who are eligible for the two kinds of benefits may be entitled to receive both of the benefits. ● You have to apply for the benefits. ● The application shall be addressed to the municipalities (city/town/village) where you live(d) as of January 1, 2016. Check it out ! Two Kinds of Benefits Eligible Persons Those who are exempted from Resident Tax for FY2016.  Except for dependents of tax payers and/or recipients of public assistance.  Recipients of Benefits for Elderly inclusive. 3,000 yen/person （Temporary Benefits for Pensioners） FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits Eligible Persons Recipients of Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension out of those who are eligible for FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits.  Except for the recipients of Temporary Welfare Benefits for Elderly. 30,000 yen/ person Benefits for Recipients of Disability/ Bereaved Family Basic Pension To reduce the economic impact on Low-Income Group due to raised consumption tax in April 2014. To achieve “The Society of One Million People being Actively Engaged” for Low-Income Pensioners. INQUIRY 〇 Inquiry about Application: Special Benefits Control Office at Hikone City Hall Toll Free 0120-1528-90 Home Page http://www.city.hikone.shiga.jp/soshiki/14-13-0-0-0_1.html ひこにゃんきゅうふオッケー Weekdays Only 8:30～17:15（Thursday 8:30～19:00）、In October (Sat. 9:00～12:00) Weekdays Only 9:00～18:00 except Aug. 1- Dec.18（Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays also） 〇 Inquiry about Welfare Benefits Special Telephone Number 0570-037-192 検索 カクニンジャ オ―！みないいきゅうふ ホームページ Have you ever been charged with FY2016 Resident Tax ? Have you ever been supported by a person(s) who has been charged with FY2016 Resident Tax ? Have you been currently provided with Public Assistance (Livelihood Subsidies ) ? Have you received Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension in May 2016, etc ? Have you received Temporary Welfare Benefits for Elderly Persons worth 30,000 yen ? Eligibility Chart  FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits  Benefits for Recipients of Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension You are not eligible for the benefits. スタート Yes No Yes You may be eligible as a recipient not only the temporary benefits but also the benefits worth 30,000 yen. Benefits for Recipients of Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension

2. FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits 3,000 yen/ person For those who are not charged with FY2016 Resident Tax. ※ Excluding dependents of the resident-tax payers and recipients of public assistance. ※ Including recipients of Temporary Welfare Benefits for Elderly Persons. Eligibility Benefits For those who received Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension, etc., for May 2016 out of the persons eligible for FY2016 Temporary Welfare Benefits. ※ Except for the persons who received “Temporary Welfare Benefits for Elderly Persons”. 30,000 yen/ person Eligibility Benefits ※ The benefits will be provided only once. ※ Those eligible for both of the benefits may receive the both. How to Apply I moved to somewhere else after January 2, 2016. Where shall I address my application for the benefits ? What else pensions other than Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension are applicable as required for the benefits ? Q．Q． Q．Q． A．A． A．A． You have to apply for the benefits for FY2016 to the office of the city/town/village where you had made Resident Registration up to/ as of January 1, 2016.  The benefits will be provided by the office where you applied.  Take note that you have to apply to the office other than that where you live currently if you moved out after January 2, 2016.  National Pension Plan, Employees‘ Pension Insurance (including the former Agricultural & Forestry Pension) and Mariners Disability Pension Class 1 or 2 (Class 1 to 5 in the case of Mariners Insurance), vested with the right of recipient earlier than March 1986.  Disability Pensions paid by Government, Local Government & Joint Municipalities Officials Mutual Aid Associations, and Mariners Disability Pension (limited to Class 1 or 2), vested with the right of recipient earlier than March 1986. 1.Fill-in the Form Period of Acceptance of Applications: Between October 3 (Mon) 2016 and January 31 (Tue) 2017 Fill out the form completely as required. 4. Once you complete all the requirements above, mail the application form filled-out (by post) together with the required documents or submit it by yourself directly to the reception of Special Benefits Control Office at Hikone City Hall. (Your authentication is required.) 5. Once all the requirements above are fulfilled, payment will be made to your bank account designated in the attached document in the Step 3 above. ※ It may take one to two months to receive the benefits since your application. Receipt of the Benefits A copy of your Bank Account Book showing your account or that of your Cash (Debit) Card shall be attached. 3. Attach the Documents ② Notice 〇 Download the special application form at the website of Hikone City or call the Call Center at 0120-1528-90, e.g., in case that your representative should apply for the temporary welfare benefits. 2. A copy of the certificate to authenticate your identity, such as Driving License Card, National Health Insurance Card, shall be attached. Attach the Documents ① Attach the documents certifying your receipt of disability/ survivor’s basic pension, e.g., notice of decision as to pension issued in June, a copy of the certificate for disability/ bereaved pension, etc. Only for the Recipients of Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension Benefits for Recipients of Disability/ Survivor’s Basic Pension Submit the Application Frequently Asked Questions In addition to Disability and Survivor’s Basic Pension, the following pensions may be applicable for the benefits: