Public Hospital Fees & Charges
Reference fees for the main services at Hospital Authority hospitals and clinics
Fees below are effective from 1 January 2026
Eligible Persons
HKID holders, Hong Kong resident children under 11, or other persons recognised by the HA Chief Executive
| Service | Fee (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Accident & Emergency | HK$400 per attendance (waived for Triage I Critical and Triage II Emergency cases) |
| General Outpatient Clinic / Family Medicine Clinic | HK$150 per consultation, HK$5 per medication item |
| Specialist Outpatient Clinic | HK$250 per consultation, HK$20 per medication item |
| Inpatient (general bed) | HK$300/day for acute beds; HK$200/day for convalescent/rehabilitation, nursing and psychiatric beds |
Non-Eligible Persons
| Service | Fee (HKD) |
|---|---|
| Accident & Emergency | HK$2,100 per attendance |
| General Outpatient Clinic / Family Medicine Clinic | HK$500 per consultation, HK$40 per medication item |
| Specialist Outpatient Clinic | HK$850 per consultation, HK$90 per medication item |
| Inpatient (general bed) | HK$7,400/day (general hospital); HK$3,100/day (psychiatric hospital) |
| Intensive Care Unit / High Dependency Unit | HK$35,600/day (ICU); HK$21,000/day (HDU) — non-eligible persons |
| Maternity delivery service (non-eligible persons) | Confirmed booking with antenatal care: HK$74,000；Unconfirmed booking or no antenatal care: HK$130,000 |
Annual Fee Cap
From 1 January 2026, eligible persons get an HK$10,000 annual cap on public healthcare fees with no means test, to limit the financial burden of a sudden serious illness or chronic condition.
Medical Fee Waiver
Patients with financial hardship who cannot afford public healthcare fees can apply for a fee waiver through the Hospital Authority — enquire with the Medical Social Services department.
This is a simplified summary of the main service fees, for reference only — it doesn't cover every fee item, footnote, or exception (e.g. A&E and inpatient fees are waived for diseases listed under the WHO International Health Regulations). Refer to the Hospital Authority's latest published schedule for the exact and complete fees.