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Introduction of Chronic Disease Co-Care (CDCC) Pilot Scheme

Scheme Objectives: Provide convenient screening services for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension  Provide tailored health management plan for participant to control chronic disease risk factors Prevent chronic diseases and reduce related complications Practise "Family Doctor for All"  Eligibility: Hong Kong residents aged 45 or above No known history of Diabetes Mellitus or Hypertension Visit a DHC/DHCE and register as a member, join eHRSS, enrol in the Scheme and choose a Family Doctor

Content of Scheme

Screening Services

• Family Doctor to perform assessment and arrange investigations for screening
• Blood test{s) to be conducted at a designated medical laboratory
• Family Doctor to explain investigation report and diagnosis, and formulate appropriate health management plan

Health Management Plan

• Family Doctor will provide a maximum of six subsidised consultations annually to participant diagnosed with Hypertension  and/or Diabetes Mellitus; and a maximum of four subsidised consultations annually to participant with prediabetes, while providing necessary medications and arranging tests and examinations as required
• DHC/DHCE will arrange nurse clinic follow-up and/or allied health services according to Family Doctor's referra and condition of participant

Coordination and Support from WTSDHC

• Following up and coordinating services based on health management plan by DHC/DHCE for all participants
• Setting health goals together with participant based on Family Doctor's suggestion
• Enhancing participant's self-health management, promoting participant empowerment and helping to build a healthy lifestyle

Caring Services

Subsidy & Co-payment

• Screening Phase: Participant only has to pay a one-off co-payment fee of $120 for screening consultation and related laboratory investigations and examinations (all inclusive)
• Treatment Phase: Participant has to pay the co-oayment fee (as determined by the Family Doctor upon enrolment in the Scheme) per visit.

(Government recommended co-payment fee is $150)

Note: Subject to mutual agreement, Family Doctor may charge the Scheme participant for services outside the service scope of the Scheme

Please call 3611 9669 to join CDCC Pilot Scheme
Details of CDCC Pilot Scheme: www.primaryhealthcare.gov.hk/cdcc/en