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Kids VHIS Premium Comparison

Looking for a VHIS for your child? Price must be something you care about. Bowtie integrated the 2023 VHIS premiums data to help you choose the best plan to purchase!

Updated on 2023-05-19

VHIS Standard Plans on the market offer similar protection. You can simply compare the premium to decide which plan to choose.

Premiums for boys/ Primary School Student

Bowtie lowered its VHIS “Standard Plan” premium few years ago, making it the most affordable plan in Hong Kong!

According to the Health Bureau’s VHIS website, the “Standard Plan” premium for boys aged 6 to 12 ranges from HK$1,092 to HK$3,240.

Bowtie charges 2 times cheaper than the most expensive plan, with a yearly difference of over HK$1,900 for a 6 year old boy.

The Cheapest VS the Most Expensive Plan

Ages	Bowtie	The most expensive VHIS	Difference
6	$1,320	$3,240	$1,920
7	$1,200	$2,916	$1,716
8	$1,140	$2,916	$1,776
9	$1,104	$2,916	$1,812
10	$1,092	$2,916	$1,824
11	$1,092	$2,916	$1,824
12	$1,092	$2,916	$1,824

Saving HK$2,000 allows you to buy an extra VHIS for a 6-year-old boy!

Market Overview (Cheapest VS the Average)

Additionally, we have compared Bowtie VHIS standard with the average premium of all other standard VHIS available in the market.

For an 8-year-old boy, the annual premium difference reaches HK$650.

Ages	Bowtie	Average annual premium of all plans on the market^	Difference
6	$1,320	$1,893	$573
7	$1,200	$1,829	$629
8	$1,140	$1,792	$652
9	$1,104	$1,758	$654
10	$1,092	$1,697	$605
11	$1,092	$1,685	$593
12	$1,092	$1,679	$587

Although HK$650 is not a large amount, it is still a more cost-effective way to buy a cheaper insurance plan with similar protection!

Premiums for girls/ Primary School Student

For girls aged 6 – 12, Bowtie VHIS Standard remains to be the most affordable option!

According to the Health Bureau’s VHIS website, the “Standard Plan” premium for girls aged 6 to 12 ranges from HK$1,080 to HK$3,240. Bowtie charges nearly 3 times less than the most expensive plan, with a yearly difference of over HK$2,000 for a 6 year old girl.

Saving HK$2,000 premium could almost buy 2 additional VHIS from Bowtie for a 6-year-old girl!

Cheapest VS Most Expensive Plan Premiums

Ages	Bowtie	The most expensive VHIS	Difference
6	$1,188	$3,240	$2,052
7	$1,140	$2,916	$1,776
8	$1,104	$2,916	$1,812
9	$1,080	$2,916	$1,836
10	$1,080	$2,916	$1,836
11	$1,092	$2,916	$1,824
12	$1,128	$2,916	$1,788

Market Overview (Cheapest VS the Average)

Similarly, we compare the premium of Bowtie VHIS Standard with the average annual premium for all VHIS on the market, and realised Bowtie charges around 1.5 times lower than the market average.

The difference in premium for 6-12 years old is HK$620.

Ages	Bowtie	Average annual premium of all plans on the market^	Difference
6	$1,188	$1,798	$612
7	$1,140	$1,753	$613
8	$1,104	$1,727	$623
9	$1,080	$1,707	$627
10	$1,080	$1,681	$601
11	$1,092	$1,676	$584
12	$1,128	$1,685	$557

Although HK$620 may not be a significant amount, it is still a more cost-effective way to buy a cheaper insurance plan with similar protection!

Note: The above prices are for VHIS "Standard Plan" of non-smoking insured for the respective age, updated as of Dec 20, 2024. For accurate quotes and product details, please consult each insurance company.
^Do not include the premium of the additional agreement.

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^{*Full coverage shall mean no itemized benefit sub-limits, and applies to designated benefit items only. The benefit payable shall be subject to the remaining deductible (if applicable), annual benefit limit, lifetime benefit limit and other limitations such as reasonable and customary charges, a pre-existing condition, “List of Designated Hospitals in Mainland China” and receiving medical treatment in the United States. For detailed terms and conditions, product risks, and exclusions, please refer to the relevant product website and policy.}
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