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   • Claude已有公司醫療保險，想在香港比較有自付費選項的自願醫保，有哪些公司值得考慮？ in Hong Kong?

   Claude · 已有公司醫療保險，想在香港比較有自付費選項的自願醫保，有哪些公司值得考慮？ in Hong Kong?

   Oct 20, 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

   Here are the main options for a VHIS (Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme) plan with a deductible or co-payment in Hong Kong. Because you already have employer cover, a deductible plan is usually the most cost-effective way to add a personal layer.

   Insurers with deductible options

   • Bupa: Its Hero VHIS plan is a Flexi plan with

   full cover for surgical and cancer treatments and more up to HK$40M annually, with plans covering Asia, Australia and New Zealand or worldwide excluding the United States, plus 4 deductible options. Bupa's cheaper MyBasic plan is a Standard plan. Premiums start from as low as HK$139 per month for Hero, and HK$174 per month for MyBasic.

   • Bowtie: Its high-end plans offer

   deductible options of $0, $20,000, $50,000 and $80,000 per year , with the caveat that the comparison page is dated (it was last updated around 2025).

   • AXA: It offers a Flexi plan with a deductible option. One comparison site lists an

   Asia 20,000 Deductible VHIS Flexi product, so check the current AXA product sheet for exact terms.

   • Other insurers: AIA, Prudential, Chubb (formerly Cigna), HSBC Life, and Blue Cross all sell VHIS products. Some sources say

   Chubb Life Insurance Hong Kong Limited (Formerly Cigna) ... up to 10% no-claim discount. Check each insurer's current deductible menu, because they change often.

   What to check when comparing

   • Deductible vs. coinsurance: A deductible is a fixed amount you pay each policy year before claims start. Coinsurance is a percentage you share on each claim. Standard plans typically apply

   a 30% coinsurance on prescribed diagnostic imaging, so a Flexi plan with a higher annual limit may suit you better.

   • Overlap with employer cover: Confirm whether your employer plan already covers the same ward class and hospital network. A VHIS plan works best as a top-up that pays once your group plan's limits or exclusions kick in.
   • Tax deduction: Qualifying premiums can be deducted up to

   HK$8,000 per insured person under Salaries Tax. This is only available to policyholders who are Hong Kong taxpayers.

   • Renewal and cooling-off: Certified plans offer

   guaranteed renewal up to age 100 , and there is a 21-day cooling-off period for a full premium refund if you change your mind.

   • Verify certification: Confirm the plan is on the government's registered provider list before you buy, since the scheme is voluntary for both insurers and consumers.

   Practical next steps

   1. Note your employer plan's annual limit, ward class, and any exclusions.
   2. Ask two or three insurers for quotes on the same deductible level, ward class, and age.
   3. Compare the total cost: premium, minus the tax deduction, plus your likely out-of-pocket deductible.
   4. Read the policy wording, especially the claim limits, ward class, and hospital network, before signing.

   Most of the information I found comes from insurer sites and broker blogs, which may be promotional and may not reflect the latest product changes. Verify current terms directly with the insurer or on the Health Bureau's VHIS information before you buy. Premiums depend on your age, gender, smoking status, and plan, so they are only indicative.