Elderly Health Care Vouchers: More Than Just Doctor Visits – Discover Over 20 Beneficial Uses!

Since its launch in 2009, the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (EHVS) has been providing eligible seniors aged 65 and above with a yearly allocation of $2,000 in health care vouchers. This initiative aims to empower seniors to make better use of private healthcare services while alleviating the strain on public healthcare resources.

In 2023 alone, Hong Kong witnessed transactions involving health care vouchers as high as 5.22 million, with approximately 98% of eligible senior citizens utilizing these vouchers. The total claimed amount reached around HK$3.28 billion. While the majority of seniors utilized the vouchers for treating occasional ailments such as colds, flu, and gastrointestinal issues, only a small portion used them for monitoring and preventive services related to chronic diseases.

Utilize Them Across 14 Service Categories!

Many seniors are under the impression that health care vouchers can only be used for doctor visits and treatment purposes. However, starting from April 2023, the government expanded the EHVS to encompass 14 service categories. In addition to therapeutic services, preventive and rehabilitative services such as health assessments, acupuncture, massage therapy, prescription eyewear, and hearing aid fittings are now eligible for health care voucher coverage. It's important to note that some services have usage limits, such as vision examinations, which are capped at HK$2,000 every 2 years.

Across 14 Private Primary Care Services:

1. Western Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment, vaccinations, health assessments, physical examinations, referrals, health education, and counseling

2. Registered Chinese Medicine: Herbal medicine prescriptions, diagnosis and treatment, acupuncture, massage therapy, health assessments, chronic disease management

3. Dental Care: Diagnosis and treatment, oral and dental examinations, teeth cleaning, tooth extraction, dental fillings, denture fittings

4. Chiropractic Care: Treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions

5. Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses: Assessing patient conditions, providing advice and guidance on treatment or medication, administering treatments, making referrals as needed, administering vaccinations, wound care, other nursing treatments, health education, and counseling

6. Physiotherapists: Fall risk assessments, evaluating muscle, bone, and joint conditions, providing treatment and rehabilitation training, health education, individual counseling, guidance on exercise, posture, and the use of assistive devices

7. Occupational Therapists: Cognitive assessments, fall risk assessments, brain training exercises, environmental and home assessments, providing treatment and rehabilitation training, health education, individual counseling, guidance on exercise, posture, and the use of assistive devices

8. Radiographers: Radiographic examinations (X-rays), assisting with radiation therapy

9. Medical Laboratory Technicians: Blood tests, stool tests, medical laboratory analyses

10. Optometrists: Prescription and fitting of glasses or contact lenses, external eye examinations, fundus examinations, intraocular pressure measurements, visual acuity and refraction tests, dilated fundus examinations, binocular coordination tests, strabismus examinations

11. Audiologists: Hearing tests, assessment and prescription of hearing aids

12. Clinical Psychologists: Psychological assessments and counseling

13. Nutritionists: Nutritional assessment and management, weight assessment and management, evaluation of health status, dietary and exercise habits

14. Speech Therapists: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication disorders related to language, swallowing, and voice

Elevate Prevention with Health Care Vouchers at re:HEALTH!

re:HEALTH has always been dedicated to the concept of "preventive medicine", aligning perfectly with the purpose of the EHVS. Seniors can now choose their preferred health screening options, packages, or vaccine administrations from re:HEALTH, paying conveniently with their health care vouchers. Achieve comprehensive preventive care and prioritize your well-being with ease.

1. Comprehensive Health Screening (103 items): Experience a thorough body examination with our comprehensive health screening package. It includes electrocardiogram, abdominal ultrasound and upper gastrointestinal tract examination, abdominal and chest X-rays, spinal examination, liver, gallbladder, and kidney function tests, hepatitis screening, electrocardiogram, gynecological examination, hormone and sexual health assessment, thyroid function test, ultrasound, and more, totaling 103 items. Receive your screening report in as fast as 4 hours.

2. Premium Health Check Plan (98 items): The ultimate value-for-money choice, our Plan offers a wide range of examinations including ultrasound scans, tumor marker tests, liver, gallbladder, and kidney function assessments, hepatitis screenings, electrocardiogram, gynecological examinations, hormone and sexual health evaluations, thyroid function tests, blood tests, spinal bone density assessments, and visual and hearing assessments, totaling 98 items. Detect potential health issues early and take proactive steps towards a healthier future.

3. Cardiovascular and Stroke Health Screening: Stroke is a serious medical emergency that can leave lasting effects even after recovery. Regular monitoring helps comprehensively assess heart and vascular health.

4. New Generation Shingles Vaccine: Over 90% effective in preventing shingles infection.

5. 15‑valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Prevents pneumococcal infections caused by 15 serotypes, including serotype 3.

6. 20-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Provides protection against pneumococcal infections, targeting a broader range of serotypes, including serotype 3.

7. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine: 82.6% effective in preventing lower respiratory tract diseases caused by RSV.

Last but not least, a friendly reminder:

Unused health care voucher funds can be carried forward to the next year with no expiration date. However, please note that the accumulated amount of health care vouchers as of January 1st each year is capped at HK$8,000. Any excess amount will be automatically forfeited.

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