Hong Kong insurers’ health in jeopardy as medical claims could double in decade
Medical claims paid by Hong Kong insurers could double within a decade, a study has warned, raising concerns over the sector’s sustainability. The findings, released on Tuesday, showed total medical claims in the city rose by over 60 per cent between 2019 and 2023, driven largely by a surge in inpat
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Medical claims paid by Hong Kong insurers could double within a decade, a study has warned, raising concerns over the sector’s sustainability.
The findings, released on Tuesday, showed total medical claims in the city rose by over 60 per cent between 2019 and 2023, driven largely by a surge in inpatient bills, especially for day procedures.
“If such an increase continues at the same rate, it will raise serious concerns about the affordability of private health insurance for both employers and...
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Hong Kong insurers’ health in jeopardy as medical claims could double in decade
发布者 SCMP Business