In 2017/2018, 49% of the current health expenditure was covered by the Government, 34% by household out-of-pocket payments, and 16% by payment via privately purchased insurance schemes and employer-based insurance schemes. High out-of-pocket expenses indicate a potentially catastrophic impact of ill health on family incomes in Hong Kong (Food and Health Bureau, 2019b).

References:

Food and Health Bureau. (2019b). ESTIMATES OF HEALTH EXPENDITURE.