Priority Health Scheme to Launch in Hong Kong

Strategic Insights -

A new healthcare initiative, the Family Medicine Out-patient Services Priority Groups Pilot Scheme, will be launched on November 4. This scheme, run by the Hospital Authority's Family Medicine Out-patient (FMOP) service, aims to provide accessible primary healthcare services to underprivileged groups in Hong Kong. The pilot scheme will introduce quotas for priority groups, enabling them to make priority bookings for FMOP services. Eligible groups include Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme recipients, Old Age Living Allowance recipients aged 75 or above, Level 0 Voucher Holders under the Residential Care Service Voucher Scheme for the Elderly, and Working Family Allowance Scheme recipients.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Family Medicine Out-patient Services Priority Groups Pilot Scheme is set to launch on November 4, 2025.
  • The pilot scheme is designed to provide accessible primary healthcare services to underprivileged groups in Hong Kong.
  • Eligible priority groups include recipients of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme, Old Age Living Allowance recipients aged 75 or above, Level 0 Voucher Holders under the Residential Care Service Voucher Scheme for the Elderly, and Working Family Allowance Scheme recipients.
  • Individuals belonging to the priority groups can register as members of District Health Centres/District Health Centre Expresses and become eligible for the pilot scheme.
  • Priority bookings for FMOP services can be made via the eHealth mobile application or in person at District Health Centres/District Health Centre Expresses.
  • Consultation fees will be charged according to the FMOP standard rates.

Statistics:

  • The pilot scheme will introduce quotas for priority groups, enabling them to make priority bookings for FMOP services.
  • Eligible priority groups include recipients of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme (CSSAS), accounting for approximately 500,000 individuals in Hong Kong.
  • The scheme will cater to Old Age Living Allowance recipients aged 75 or above, numbering around 300,000 people.
  • Level 0 Voucher Holders under the Residential Care Service Voucher Scheme for the Elderly, totaling approximately 200,000 individuals, will also be eligible.

Sources:

  • "M2 PRESSWIRE-October 27, 2025-: Priority health scheme to launch (C)1994-2025 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:24102025"