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Hong Kong Hospitals Raise Fees, Aid for 1.1M Expanded

12/31/2025

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Starting January 1, Hong Kong public hospitals will raise charges for stays, visits, and tests, with overnight fees at HK$200–HK$300 per day.
The government aims to add HK$3 billion annually to support financially struggling patients through the fee increases.
The fee waiver scheme will extend to cover an extra 1.1 million people, though some remain ineligible.
Officials say reforms are necessary for sustainable healthcare, despite higher bills for many residents.

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Starting January 1, Hong Kong public hospitals will raise charges for stays, visits, and tests, with overnight fees at HK$200–HK$300 per day.
The government aims to add HK$3 billion annually to support financially struggling patients through the fee increases.
The fee waiver scheme will extend to cover an extra 1.1 million people, though some remain ineligible.
Officials say reforms are necessary for sustainable healthcare, despite higher bills for many residents.