Patient applications for Hong Kong's expanded medical fee waiver will open on Monday. This comes as part of the public healthcare reforms in Hong Kong, which will take effect next year.
According to the Hospital Authority, patients with scheduled appointments at public hospitals in January or February can submit their income and asset proofs starting Monday to apply for the fee reduction.
The Hospital Authority's announcement comes months before the new policy is set to take effect.
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Author's summary: Hong Kong's medical fee waiver applications start Monday.