Special Offer for Public Hospital Patients Li Ka Shing Foundation Urinary Stone Surgery Subsidy Scheme

Provision of the following subsidies to each approved applicant: 

• Li Ka Shing Foundation subsidises HK$ 10,000
• CUHK Medical Centre subsidises HK$ 10,000

* The subsidies will be directly used to offset doctor's fees and surgical expenses.
* The initial consultation fee and all expenses exceeding the subsidies will be borne by the patient.

• Submit the completed application form and necessary supporting documents to CUHKMC
• CUHKMC will arrange eligible patients to undergo an initial consultation by CUHKMC’s specialist in urology to examine and assess their suitability for the surgery (self-paid)
• Applicants deemed suitable and eligible per doctor’s assessment will receive a notification letter from CUHKMC outlining the surgical costs

• Hong Kong residents who are on waiting list for 'Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Surgery' or 'Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy' at public hospitals prior to submitting the application; or have a referral letter or follow-up document issued by the Hospital Authority
• The total average monthly household income is less than HK$ 80,000 in the past year
• Applicants who are employed or are the primary income source of the household will be given priority consideration

December 2024 - December 2026