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110,000 Hong Kong Patients Benefit from Fee Waivers Amid Reform Concerns

1/30/2026

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Since the start of 2026, more than 110,000 Hong Kong patients have received fee waivers under the public medical fee reform, up from 14,000 annually.
Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau reported about 53,000 patients have received certificates for fee reduction.
Remaining 60,000 patients received conditional waivers and must provide proof of income and assets within three months.
Lawmakers raised concerns about the reform's effectiveness and impact during a Legislative Council meeting.

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Since the start of 2026, more than 110,000 Hong Kong patients have received fee waivers under the public medical fee reform, up from 14,000 annually.
Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau reported about 53,000 patients have received certificates for fee reduction.
Remaining 60,000 patients received conditional waivers and must provide proof of income and assets within three months.
Lawmakers raised concerns about the reform's effectiveness and impact during a Legislative Council meeting.