• What is EHCV?
  • Who Can Provide Services Acceptable for EHCV?
  • What are the exclusions?

  • Objective: Subsidizes eligible seniors aged 65+ for private primary care (prevention, treatment, and rehab).
  • Amount & Cap: Annual amount of HK$2,000; cumulative limit of HK$8,000. Balance updates every Jan 1st.
  • Spouse Sharing: Once linked, you may use your spouse's balance if yours is exhausted (up to the service fee; Optometry quotas excluded).

Enrolled professionals in HK: Doctors, Dentists, CM Practitioners, Chiropractors, Nurses (RN/EN), PTs, OTs, Radiographers, Lab Technologists, Optometrists (Part I), Audiologists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists, and Speech Therapists.

Cannot be used for inpatient care, prepayments, day surgeries (e.g., cataracts), retail-only purchases (medicine/supplies), or non-enrolled providers. Generally excludes publicly subsidized services.

Our Strengths (Optimising Your Voucher)

  • Nurse-Led

    Specialist RNs/ENs provide home nursing (e.g., wound/stoma, catheter care, medication, injections, and education)—all covered under the scheme.

  • Case Management

    We first understand your health goals and voucher balance, then design a flexible "Voucher + Self-pay" combination to avoid waste.

  • Complete Documentation

    We provide formal visit records and receipts, with one-stop coordination for PT/OT/ST referrals (also covered under the scheme).

  • Transparent Pricing

    Every visit duration and fee is clearly itemized, making out-of-pocket costs after voucher deduction easy to understand.

Home Services Acceptable for Vouchers

  • Wound & Stoma Care
  • NG Tube / Urinary Catheter Care
  • Dressing Changes
  • Injection & Medication Management
  • Chronic Disease Education
  • Physiotherapy (Gait training, pain & muscle strength)
  • Occupational Therapy (ADL training, home modification advice)
  • Speech Therapy (Swallowing / Communication)

Note: The above professions are eligible categories under the EHCV scheme. Actual usage depends on whether the specific professional has registered for the program.

Success Stories

Case 1: 30-Day Post-Discharge Home Monitoring (Heart Failure)
Goal:

Prevent readmission, stabilise breathing and edema

Service:

RN home visit 1x/week + Remote follow-up 2x/week; Medication reconciliation & schedule; Weight/BP/Edema monitoring; sodium and fluid management (Referral to Dietitian 1x if needed)

Outcome:

Zero readmission within 30 days; Weight fluctuation ≤1kg/week; Reduced nocturnal dyspnea; Family capable of independent daily monitoring

Voucher Usage:

Prioritized EHCV for RN visits and Dietitian assessment; remaining balance covered via self-pay; reduced visit frequency the following month as condition stabilized

Case 2: Home Pulmonary Rehab for Stable COPD
Goal:

Reduce acute exacerbations, improve daily endurance

Service:

Physiotherapy 1x/week (Breathing training, walking endurance, effective coughing/sputum clearance) + RN 1x/2 weeks (Inhaler technique correction, sputum management, infection alert education)

Outcome:

Significant improvement in 6-minute walk distance; Acute exacerbations reduced from multiple times/month to ≤1 time; Reduced dyspnea during daily activities

Voucher Use:

EHCV utilized for PT and RN visits; self-pay used once balance was exhausted; increased PT frequency during peak flu season and returned to normal the following month

Service Process


  • Consultation & Assessment

    Contact us via Phone / WhatsApp; Case Manager understands condition & required professionals


  • Eligibility & Balance Check

    Check balance via eHealth / Link with spouse (if necessary)


  • Schedule Home Visits

    Settle payments using EHCV on the day of service; any shortfall can be covered via self-pay


  • Continuous Monitoring

    Regularly review efficacy and voucher usage; adjust schedule and content as needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a large amount of EHCV at once?

There is no single-transaction limit, but it cannot exceed the fee for that specific service session.

How to confirm if a provider is enrolled?

We recommend searching by profession and district using the official list: apps.hcv.gov.hk

Can EHCV be used for inpatient or pre-payment packages?

No (Inpatient / Pre-payment / Day surgery / Pure shopping are not applicable).

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