Medical Assistance Fund

Demand for healthcare services is high in Hong Kong and the public healthcare system is constantly overloaded.

Launched in phases, The Community Chest Medical Assistance Fund (MAF) aims to respond to a huge demand for medical needs to targeted beneficiaries who are not eligible to receive assistance from the existing public and private medical assistance schemes. Also, it will bring about improvements to the quality of life of these patients, lessen their financial burdens of medical care and help shorten the long waiting time facing them when seeking medical services.

Youth from underprivileged families with mental health issues
(from April 2022)

Patients with kidney disease who need peritoneal dialysis at home
(from May 2022)

Under 16 years old children and youth patients with diabetes
(from May 2022)

Underprivileged elders who need cataract surgery
(from November 2022)

Wheelchair users
(from December 2022)

Suspected Alzheimer’s people with financial difficulties
(from April 2024)

Dental subsidy schemes for different underprivileged groups
(from December 2024)