Low cost VHIS - medical coverage options at below HK$6000 a year (Updated Mar 2022) (Chinese Article)
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Medical Insurance mainly covers the hospitalisation costs incurred on a cost reimbursement basis. The policy is renewed annually with premium based on attained age of the insured. Most products have coverage limits on certain cost categories, while some products are based on “full coverage” structure. We compare the products based on the coverage ratios under different common medical scenarios, the medical expenses of which are adjusted accordingly based on the room type (ward/ semi-private/ private room) admitted at a Hong Kong private hospital.
Below are the 3 types of medical insurance:
Below are the 3 types of medical insurance:
- Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS): The VHIS policyholder can enjoy tax deductions on premium paid. The VHIS Standard plan is based on the minimum standards prescribed by the government. The VHIS Flexi plan is built upon the Standard plan by providing higher coverage through higher benefit limits or adding supplementary major medical coverage.
- Medical Insurance: It covers medical expenses for various ward classes and different geographical regions such as Asia, Global excluding US.
- International Medical Insurance: It covers medical expenses globally. Most of the plans offer "full coverage" on most individual medical expense categories with an overall annual limit. Designed for people who prefer the best-in-class medical services in private hospitals.
We found Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme product(s) matching your selected filters.
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WardVHIS Flexi$0 DeductibleAsiaFull Coverage
| 10.0/10 | 100.0% | 1 | $9,631 | $11,040 | |
Medical Coverage Score Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details | Average Coverage Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details | Medical Inflation Protection Medical Inflation Protection means
| Number of Additional Features Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details | First Year Premium Age 35 male | Avg. Premium Average premium for male age 35 to 44 |
WardVHIS Flexi$0 DeductibleGreater ChinaFull Coverage
| 10.0/10 | 100.0% | 3 | $8,324 | $9,597 | |
Medical Coverage Score Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details | Average Coverage Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details | Medical Inflation Protection Medical Inflation Protection means
| Number of Additional Features Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details | First Year Premium Age 35 male | Avg. Premium Average premium for male age 35 to 44 |
WardVHIS Flexi$0 DeductibleGreater ChinaFull Coverage
| 10.0/10 | 99.7% | 3 | $9,172$7,338# | $10,784 | |
Medical Coverage Score Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details | Average Coverage Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details | Medical Inflation Protection Medical Inflation Protection means
| Number of Additional Features Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details | First Year Premium Age 35 male | Avg. Premium Average premium for male age 35 to 44 |
Limited time offers
Get up to 30% off your first year premium
Product Highlights
- Get full medical coverage immediately*, including those arising from unknown pre-existing conditions†
- Ease your worries about any upfront out-of-pocket medical expenses in Hong Kong with cashless arrangements**
- Choose from 4 different plans, 3 geographical coverage and 4 annual deductible options
- Claim a maximum annual tax deduction## of HKD8,000 for each insured person. For more details, please refer to www.ird.gov.hk
* Full coverage shall mean the actual amount of Eligible Expenses and other expenses charged and payable in accordance to the Terms and Benefits of this policy.
† Pre-existing condition(s) shall mean, in respect of the insured person, any sickness, disease, injury, physical, mental or medical condition or physiological degradation, including congenital condition, that has existed prior to the policy issuance date or the policy effective date, whichever is earlier. Unknown pre-existing condition(s) refers to any pre-existing condition(s) that the policy holder and/or insured person was not aware and would not reasonably have been aware of at the time of application. Application is subject to HSBC Life. Please refer to the policy provisions for the full terms and conditions.
** Pre-authorization is required for cashless arrangements. The final decision of the pre-authorisation application or direct billing approval is subject to the discretion of the HSBC Life.
##Tax deduction eligibility is only applicable to policyholders or his/her spouse who are Hong Kong taxpayers. Tax deduction for the qualifying premiums paid under VHIS policy (not including levy) will be based on the premiums paid after deducting the premium discount (if any). For more information, please refer to www.ird.gov.hk
Promotion offer
Apply online with promo code ’20FLEX' to enjoy 20% off your first year premium and an additional 10% off when you apply with your family members. Terms and conditions apply to promotions listed above. Please refer to https://www.hsbc.com.hk/vhis-flexi for details.
Relevant information
* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the product brochure and product provision on HSBC website for details.
# Premium is calculated after 20% discount on first year premium.
The above information is provided by the advertiser to promote its products and services. 10Life Financial Limited is not responsible for any liability, claims and losses arising from or associated with you using the information. 10Life Financial Limited has not verified the information and does not make any warranty, representation or guarantee on the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information.
We found Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme product(s) matching your selected filters.
Cigna | 信諾
Cigna VHIS Series – Flexi Plan (Superior)
Medical Coverage Score :
10.0/10
Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details
Average Coverage :
100.0%
Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details
Medical Inflation Protection :
Medical Inflation Protection means
- Full coverage
- Hgh annual limit
- No life time limit or guaranteed that benefits would not be reduced at renewal (i.e. all VHIS products) .
Number of Additional Features :
1
Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details
First Year Premium :
$9,631
Age 35 male
Avg. Premium :
$11,040
Average premium for male age 35 to 44
AXA | 安盛
AXA WiseGuard Pro Medical Insurance Plan (Regular)
Medical Coverage Score :
10.0/10
Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details
Average Coverage :
100.0%
Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details
Medical Inflation Protection :
Medical Inflation Protection means
- Full coverage
- Hgh annual limit
- No life time limit or guaranteed that benefits would not be reduced at renewal (i.e. all VHIS products) .
Number of Additional Features :
3
Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details
First Year Premium :
$8,324
Age 35 male
Avg. Premium :
$9,597
Average premium for male age 35 to 44
HSBC Life | 滙豐保險
HSBC Voluntary Health Insurance Flexi Plan Bronze
Medical Coverage Score :
10.0/10
Medical Coverage Score is the estimated average coverage ratio of selected hospitalisation cases with different severity levels and required medical services. Details
Average Coverage :
99.7%
Based on the estimated coverage of 12 common cases, 10Life calculated the weighted average based on the estimated medical expense incurred in each case, which is the estimated average coverage of a medical insurance product. Details
Medical Inflation Protection :
Medical Inflation Protection means
- Full coverage
- Hgh annual limit
- No life time limit or guaranteed that benefits would not be reduced at renewal (i.e. all VHIS products) .
Number of Additional Features :
3
Based on the coverage of 8 selected additional features. Details
First Year Premium :
$9,172$7,338#
Age 35 male
Avg. Premium :
$10,784
Average premium for male age 35 to 44
Limited time offers
Get up to 30% off your first year premium
Product Highlights
- Get full medical coverage immediately*, including those arising from unknown pre-existing conditions†
- Ease your worries about any upfront out-of-pocket medical expenses in Hong Kong with cashless arrangements**
- Choose from 4 different plans, 3 geographical coverage and 4 annual deductible options
- Claim a maximum annual tax deduction## of HKD8,000 for each insured person. For more details, please refer to www.ird.gov.hk
* Full coverage shall mean the actual amount of Eligible Expenses and other expenses charged and payable in accordance to the Terms and Benefits of this policy.
† Pre-existing condition(s) shall mean, in respect of the insured person, any sickness, disease, injury, physical, mental or medical condition or physiological degradation, including congenital condition, that has existed prior to the policy issuance date or the policy effective date, whichever is earlier. Unknown pre-existing condition(s) refers to any pre-existing condition(s) that the policy holder and/or insured person was not aware and would not reasonably have been aware of at the time of application. Application is subject to HSBC Life. Please refer to the policy provisions for the full terms and conditions.
** Pre-authorization is required for cashless arrangements. The final decision of the pre-authorisation application or direct billing approval is subject to the discretion of the HSBC Life.
##Tax deduction eligibility is only applicable to policyholders or his/her spouse who are Hong Kong taxpayers. Tax deduction for the qualifying premiums paid under VHIS policy (not including levy) will be based on the premiums paid after deducting the premium discount (if any). For more information, please refer to www.ird.gov.hk
Promotion offer
Apply online with promo code ’20FLEX' to enjoy 20% off your first year premium and an additional 10% off when you apply with your family members. Terms and conditions apply to promotions listed above. Please refer to https://www.hsbc.com.hk/vhis-flexi for details.
Relevant information
* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the product brochure and product provision on HSBC website for details.
# Premium is calculated after 20% discount on first year premium.
The above information is provided by the advertiser to promote its products and services. 10Life Financial Limited is not responsible for any liability, claims and losses arising from or associated with you using the information. 10Life Financial Limited has not verified the information and does not make any warranty, representation or guarantee on the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the information.
Further Readings
VHIS Frequently Asked Questions
How is VHIS different from traditional medical insurance?
VHIS is a type of medical insurance. Any VHIS product must comply the minimum requirements set by the government, and policyholders can enjoy tax deductions.
What are the requirements of VHIS products?
VHIS products are certified by the Food and Health Bureau (FHB) to comply with the minimum requirements as follows:
- Standardised policy terms and conditions
- Minimum benefit coverage and amounts
- Premium transparency and cooling-off period of 21 days
- No lifetime benefit limit (except for some flexi plans)
- Covers unknown pre-existing conditions
- Covers treatment of congenital conditions
- Covers day case procedures
- Covers prescribed diagnostic imaging tests
- Covers prescribed non-surgical cancer treatments
- Covers psychiatric inpatient treatments in local hospitals
What is the difference between the VHIS Standard plans and Flexi plans?
The terms and benefits of the Standard plan are standardised with prescribed minimum requirements. Hence the Standard plans of different insurance companies are very similar. On the other hand, the Flexi plans are built upon the Standard plan with enhancements in coverage, such as increased limits on specific benefits, or adding additional benefit items.
How does the tax deduction work?
Taxpayers can claim a tax allowance on the VHIS premium paid for themselves and/or their dependants. The maximum allowance on each insurance policy is $8000. The actual tax deduction is calculated by multiplying the insurance premium by the marginal tax rate, with a maximum tax deduction of $1360 on each policy. For more details please refer to this article (Chinese version only)
Is there any restriction on the choice of hospitals and doctors under VHIS?
In general, the insured person under VHIS can use both public and private hospital services, and freely choose any hospitals and doctors. However, additional benefits of some flexi plans may be limited to designated hospitals and doctor networks.
Is the 10Life rating methodology credible?
10Life makes the rating methodology public with transparency and considers factors that matter to consumers. While you can read the methodology to understand the logic behind before comparing the products, you should also understand your own personal needs to see if the medical insurance can meet your needs.
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