Can I use the Elderly Health Care Voucher to pay for vaccines?

Last reviewed: 2026-06-08

Quick answer

Yes. Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above with a valid Hong Kong Identity Card receive HK$2,000 in vouchers each year, accumulating up to a HK$8,000 cap. The vouchers can be used for vaccination services at participating private healthcare providers, such as flu and pneumococcal vaccines. If you also qualify for free vaccination under the Government Vaccination Programme, use the free option first and keep your vouchers for other medical costs.

Elderly Health Care Vouchers can be used for vaccination. Before spending vouchers, check whether you qualify for free vaccination first.

Who qualifies and how much

Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above with a valid Hong Kong Identity Card receive HK$2,000 in vouchers each year. Unused vouchers accumulate, but the total is capped at HK$8,000. The government issues vouchers automatically; no application is needed.

You can use them for vaccines

Vouchers can be used for vaccination services at participating private healthcare providers, including flu and pneumococcal vaccines. Before getting vaccinated, confirm with the clinic or doctor that they take vouchers and check the vaccine cost.

Use free vaccination first

Many people aged 65 or above already qualify for free vaccination under the Government Vaccination Programme (GVP) and can get flu and pneumococcal vaccines free at public clinics or outreach sessions. If you're eligible, the free route is the better deal, and you can keep your vouchers for other medical costs.

Watch the annual limit

Vouchers are issued yearly and capped. If you plan to use vouchers for things beyond vaccines, such as private doctor or dental visits, check your balance first.

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