HEALTH AND WELL BEING
Do I need to have insurance to work in Hong Kong?
Yes but your employer should take care of this before they employ you.
If you want to know more about what your employer should provide, please click here.
What happens if I get ill after my contract has been terminated?
If you fall ill in Hong Kong in the two weeks after your contract was prematurely terminated but cannot afford to pay for the medical fees, you can apply for a medical fee waiver as an Eligible Person (EP) under the Hospital Authority (HA)'s medical fee waiver system.
HA will consider your financial, social and medical condition and any financial contribution you receive from medical insurance or other sources.
Where can I go to find out more about COVID 19?
Click Hospital Authority and Fair Employment Agency for more information on COVID-19.
Click here to make an appointment under the government vaccination scheme.
Click Fair Employment Agency for more information on COVID-19 testing.
Where can I go for Medical Testing?
Call +852 2513 0513 or send a WhatsApp message to +852 9177 3895 to make an appointment for a free HIV antibody test and more information generally on sexually transmitted infections.
Where can I get information about Dental Care?
The public healthcare system only provides emergency dental treatment which is limited to pain relief and extraction. A list of the clinics with general public sessions can be found here.
This means you need to go to private clinics for dental care. This article covers when you should visit a dentist, how much it will cost and where are the more affordable dentists in Central and other areas of Hong Kong, including TST, Tsuen Wan, and Aberdeen.
Where can I get information about Gynecological Cancer?
You can read the articles found on the website of the Karen Leung Foundation. They sometimes provide free cervical cancer screening / test kids.
Can I go to Hong Kong public hospitals?
Yes. The fees and charges depend on your eligibility:
1. Public charges – Eligible Persons (holders of HKID)
2. Public charges – Non-eligible Persons (non-holders of a HKID)
3. Private charges (for both holders and non-holders of a HKID)
Eligible persons refer to Hong Kong permanent residents and holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card issued under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Chapter 177), children who are Hong Kong residents and under 11 years of age and other persons approved by the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority.
Non-eligible persons refer to non-permanent residents not holding a Hong Kong Identity Card, Chinese mainland residents, and tourists travelling in Hong Kong.
Click Healthy Matters for more information.
Click Hospital Authority for a schedule of fees and charges at public hospitals.
Where are the Hong Kong public hospitals or clinics?
Public hospitals with Accident and Emergency Departments can be found here
https://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp....
A list of Hospital Authority Outpatient Clinics can be found here
https://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp....
A list of Hospital Authority Outpatient Clinics providing services in the evenings and on Sundays can be found here https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/snp/GOPC_2021_en.pdf.
Do I need medical insurance to work in Hong Kong?
No. Your employer is legally required to provide you with free medical treatment which includes medical consultations, maintenance in hospital, and emergency dental treatment.
If you want to know more about what your employer should provide, please click here
Mental Wellness
Your mental well-being is important. You can find support from a number of organisations, some of which are free.
www.uplifters-edu.org Uplifters has some resources and they run a series of Facebook Live related to mental health during a pandemic. These are all available to view on their website now. You can also enrol in free online courses on mental well-being through Facebook Messenger and join their Facebook group.
https://helpfordomesticworkers.org/en/home/ HELP For Domestic Workers provides a free mental well-being support programme. They offer private and group counselling, and they help with peer support groups.
https://www.mindfulstudiohk.com/about Mindful Studio HK offers a free online meditation class via Zoom every Sunday from 5:30 to 6:00PM. Click bit.ly/33hgxbc to register.
I want to stay fit!
Yes! Sport and fitness are key for your well-being. A number of organisations offer sports classes, some of which are free.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/789280047806718/ Pherform offers a free outdoor yoga class at 7am and a free workout session at 8am on Sundays at Tamar Park. Email info@pherform.com or call them at 2798 8824 for more details.
www.splashfoundation.org Splash offers free swimming classes at various locations around Hong Kong. Email info@splashhk.com for more details.
www.facebook.com/sailentkd United Taekwondo Academy Hong Kong has classes every weekend in various sports centres across Hong Kong.
Email sailenrai@hotmail.com or call them at 9675 5719 for more details.
www.yogacommunity.org Andiappan Yoga Community holds free online yoga classes. Email info@yogacommunity.org or call them at 2913 7510 for more details.