Caring Orientation
Persons with Addictive Behavior
Who is eligible to apply for a waiver of medical charges?
After the adjustment of public hospital charges in January 2026, the Hospital Authority introduced a medical fee waiver mechanism to provide assistance to patients in need. For details, please visit the “Medical Expenses Assistance” on this website. ...
What services provide prompt short-term transition assistance?
"Rainbow Fund" provides rapid response to people who find themselves in an emergency financial crisis for which other sources of help may not be available. ...
What primary medical services are currently provided in the community?
The District Health Centre aims to raise public awareness on personal health management, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen medical and rehabilitation services in the community, thereby reducing unwarranted use of hospital services. The services include health promotion, health screening for ...
What services are available to build up lifelong electronic health records?
Developed by the Hong Kong Government, the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth) provides an electronic platform that aims to build up free and lifelong electronic health records for all members of the public.eHealth-Electronic Health Record Sharing SystemThe source of information is pro ...
What services are available to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age?
The objective of the SSA Scheme is to provide a monthly allowance to Hong Kong residents who are severely disabled or who are 65 years of age or above to meet special needs arising from disability or old age. The Scheme includes Normal Disability Allowance, Higher Disability Allowance, Old Age Allow ...

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