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A comprehensive protection plan tailored for civil servants

Is government healthcare enough? Are you covered after retirement?+

Why Should Civil Servants Buy Insurance?

No Employer Medical Coverage to Fall Back On

Unlike private‑sector employees, civil servants mainly rely on government‑provided healthcare services, such as free general outpatient clinics, dental services, and specialist outpatient care. Without the protection of employer‑provided group medical insurance, having dedicated medical coverage becomes especially important.

Private medical services are typically outofpocket

When choosing private hospitals or private healthcare services, consultation, treatment, and hospitalisation costs are generally borne by the individual, creating a significant financial burden without dedicated medical protection.

Bridging Protection Gaps for You and Your Family

With the right medical and protection solutions, you can flexibly adapt coverage to different life stages, building more comprehensive protection for yourself and your loved ones.

Medical Insurance

If you are hospitalised due to illness, would you prefer prompt treatment, or a long wait?

Medical benefits for civil servants primarily cover services provided by public hospitals and do not include private hospitals.

With public healthcare resources under pressure, waiting times depend on the severity of the condition, location, and patient volume. Even civil servants are required to follow the established waiting mechanism.

When illness strikes and timely treatment is a priority, many people choose to seek care at private hospitals, where the related medical expenses are generally paid out of pocket.

Comprehensive medical insurance gives you greater freedom of choice, helping you access timely treatment and seize critical moments for care.

5Star VHIS
vPrime Medical Plan2
  • Standard Semi‑Private Room3
  • Annual benefit limit of up to HK$16.5 million
  • Suitable for customers seeking comprehensive protection for themselves and/or their children
  • Tax deductible1
Individual Application
Enjoy up to 8 months of premium waiver over the first two policy years
plus a free health check‑up
Family Application
Enjoy up to 9 months of premium waiver over the first two policy years
plus a free health check‑up
Good Value for Money
MyMillion Medical Plan
  • Standard Ward Room
  • Annual benefit limit of up to HK$4 million
  • Suitable for customers who wish to enjoy private medical coverage in addition to public hospital services

Term Critical Illness Insurance

Critical illness is more common than you may think…

1 in 4 people will be diagnosed with cancer⁴

Recurrence rates of critical illnesses are also rising. Recurrence rates of 3 major critical illnesses
Even with medical insurance in place, do you have sufficient financial reserves to cover living expenses during a critical illness and after retirement?

Critical illnesses carry a real risk of recurrence. Even after successful recovery, longterm followups, ongoing treatment or rehabilitation support may still be required. Related medical expenses may not end with a single claim.

If you are a newterms civil servant appointed on or after 1 June 2000, you will no longer be entitled to governmentprovided medical benefits after retirement. In such cases, prolonged and ongoing medical expenses may need to be covered using savings originally set aside for retirement.

Critical illness insurance provides a lumpsum payout with no restriction on usage, allowing you to settle medical expenses immediately or reserve the benefit for living expenses and retirement planning.

Maintain Quality of Life
MyCover Critical Illness Plan
  • Lump‑sum payout16 up to HK$2.5 million17 (100% of the Sum Insured)
  • Coverage for up to 62 critical illnesses18
  • Only 2 simple underwriting questions, no medical check‑up required
Enjoy extra discounts when you bundle Medical and Critical Illness insurance!

Personal Accident Insurance

When an accident happens, are you financially ready to respond immediately?

Civil service roles are often regarded as secure positions with comprehensive benefits, but accidents are unpredictable and do not discriminate by occupation.

In the event of an accident, beyond medical and rehabilitation expenses, work arrangements and daily life may also be significantly affected.

Personal accident insurance provides immediate financial support when the unexpected occurs, helping to ease sudden financial pressure and reduce the impact on you and your family.

No Health Underwriting Required
MyTerm Plus Term Life Insurance Plan
  • Broad accidental death and disability coverage
  • First-in-market¹⁴ Scar due to Accident cover¹⁵
  • 24-hour Worldwide Assistance Service
4 protections in 1 application. Enjoy all‑round protection and extra discounts at the same time!

Want to know more

01

What is VMIS?

VMIS (Voluntary Medical Insurance Scheme) is a voluntary medical insurance scheme introduced by the Hong Kong Government for civil servants and non‑civil servants employed by the Government, as well as their eligible family members. The scheme is designed to supplement existing public healthcare benefits by offering eligible individuals a wider range of medical choices and additional protection when needed.

02

What’s the difference between VMIS and VHIS?

The key differences lie in their target customers and nature of coverage:

VMIS (Voluntary Medical Insurance Scheme for Civil Servants and Non‑Civil Servants Employed by the Government)

  • Designed specifically for civil servants, non‑civil servants employed by the Government, and their eligible family members
  • Offers a wider range of insurance products, including but not limited to certain VHIS‑certified plans, critical illness plans, and personal accident insurance
  • Primarily serves to supplement existing medical benefits for civil servants

VHIS (Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme)

  • Applicable to all Hong Kong residents
  • Covers only government‑certified individual indemnity hospital medical insurance plans
  • Eligible premiums are tax‑deductible, subject to statutory limits

Tip: Not all VMIS plans are VHIS‑certified. Only VMIS products that are also VHIS‑certified qualify for tax deductions on eligible premiums.

03

Why Do Civil Servants Still Need VMIS?

Although civil servants are entitled to public hospital services, they may still face the following limitations in practice:

  • Long waiting times (for example, specialist outpatient appointments may take a year or more)
  • Outofpocket expenses for certain medications, diagnostic tests, or medical equipment
  • Medical benefits may not continue after retirement

VMIS offers more flexible and higherquality medical options, such as:

  • Access to private hospitals or clinics, significantly reducing waiting times
  • Faster access to treatment, allowing you to seize critical treatment windows
  • Coverage for your own and your family’s medical needs
  • Additional tax benefits when choosing VHIScertified VMIS products, subject to eligibility