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FWD Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) Certified Plans

With our VHIS certified plans, you’ll get the cover you need. Our VHIS certified plans cover a range of hospitalisation and surgical expenses and premiums paid are eligible for tax deduction¹.

Why VHIS?

Covers unknown pre-existing conditions ¹⁰

Guaranteed renewal up to age 100⁹

Allow you to enjoy tax savings¹

How are tax deductions calculated?

See an illustrative example

FWD's VHIS¹² VS traditional health insurance

The information is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan(s).
For the full terms, conditions, benefits and exclusions, please refer to the Policy provisions.

FWD's VHIS¹²

Traditional health insurance

Policy can be renewed up to age 100⁹

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No Lifetime benefit limit

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Covers unknown pre-existing conditions¹⁰

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Covers non-surgical cancer treatments⁶

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Covers inpatient psychiatric treatment¹¹

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Covers congenital conditions which are pre-existing conditions¹⁰ that have manifested or been diagnosed since the age of 8

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Covers day case procedures

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Covers diagnostic imaging tests⁷ (CT, MRI and PET scans)

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Tax savings¹

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Illustrative example on how tax deductions are calculated

^ As from the year of assessment 2018/19, the standard tax rate is 15% and the marginal rates are 2%, 6%, 10%, 14% and 17%.
Source: Government (information updated as of 40 April, 2022).

Note: The above figures are for illustrative and example purposes only. The actual amount of tax savings may be different from the amount illustrated above depending on individual tax assessment and circumstances. FWD does not provide tax advice. In case of any doubt, you should consult professionals for independent tax advice.

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The example assumes a taxpayer buys a VHIS plan for themselves and their specified relatives.

Insured person

Annual Premium Paid

Depending on age/product

Tax-deductible Amount

Capped at HK$8,000 per insured person

Amount of Tax Saved

Assuming Tax Rate of 15% ^

Taxpayer

HK$5,000

HK$750

Spouse

HK$11,000

HK$8,000

HK$1,200

Father

HK$12,000

HK$8,000

HK$1,200

Mother

HK$11,000

HK$8,000

HK$1,200

Child

HK$2,500

HK$375

Total

HK$34,600

HK$27,600

HK$4,140

Frequently asked questions

What is the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS)?

The Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) is a policy initiative introduced by Government. VHIS products are individual indemnity hospital insurance products complied with the minimum requirements set out by Government. It aims to enhance the protection level of individual indemnity hospital insurance products, provide the public with an additional choice of using private healthcare services through individual indemnity hospital insurance, and relieve the pressure on the public healthcare system in the long run.

Why do I need VHIS? What’s the benefit?

Purchasing medical insurance early can give you the support of hospitalization and surgical medical expenses. One of the benefits of choosing VHIS Plan is that the plan can cover unknown pre-existing conditions (subject to the waiting period under the policy terms and conditions of the plan) with guaranteed renewal up to the age of 100 (attained age), and enjoy greater protection and transparency with standardised policy terms and conditions with minimum benefit coverage and benefit amounts under the Government regulation.

What is the difference between Standard Plan and Flexi Plans?

Standard Plan benchmarks the minimum complying requirements of VHIS. As the policy terms and benefits of Standard Plan are standardised, the Standard Plans offered by different insurance companies will be virtually the same (except for very limited minor allowable variations).

Flexi Plans offer basic protection equivalent to Standard Plan coverage, plus a flexible top-up protection such as higher benefit amounts and wider benefit coverage, which vary from plan to plan and company to company.

What is the difference between a general medical insurance plan and the VHIS plan?

The terms and conditions of general medical insurance plans vary according to insurers. While VHIS plans are certified by the Government and must meet the standard product features to enhance consumer protection and provide chance for applying tax deductions.

If I have already had company medical insurance, why do I still need to purchase VHIS?

In general, the group medical insurance only provides outpatient and hospitalization coverage. VHIS is an individual medical insurance, which can provide coverage that are not covered in group medical insurance, and the premiums of VHIS are possible to be tax-deductible. In addition, VHIS can protect you from losing medical protection due to resignation, change jobs, or enter the retirement stage.

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