02.02.03.01. Is there any data on the proportion of the population that incurs out-of-pocket expenditure? | Hong Kong SAR

02.02.03.01. Is there any data on the proportion of the population that incurs out-of-pocket expenditure? | Hong Kong SAR

16 Aug 2022

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:

AD MediLink. (2019). How Much Do Private Hospitals Charge in Hong Kong?

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

Hospital Authority. (2020b). Fees and Charges.