Initiative tackles insurance barriers for autistic children in Hong Kong
Securing health insurance for her autistic son in Hong Kong proved distressing for homemaker Sarah*. The 50-year-old said she approached several insurance companies over about three months, but none could assure her that her son, now 18, would be eligible for cover because of his
AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSocietyInitiative tackles insurance barriers for autistic children in Hong KongWith fears of blanket refusals hanging over families, non-profit organisation has stepped in to help secure insurance through advocacy and support2-MIN READ2-MINFiona SunPublished: 5:00pm, 14 Jun 2026Securing health insurance for her autistic son in Hong Kong proved distressing for homemaker Sarah*.The 50-year-old said she approached several insurance companies over about three months, but none could assure her that her son, now 18, would be eligible for cover because of his condition.Sarah added that the uncertainty and frustration made her hesitant to apply, fearing a rejection by a major insurer could trigger blanket refusals from others.
Advertisement“There are so many families in Hong Kong with children who have a developmental diagnosis like autism that are afraid to approach insurers to apply for insurance, and there were some that were rejected,” she said.To raise public awareness and improve the situation, the Hong Kong Autism Institute launched an initiative last month to support families seeking health insurance for children with the condition.AdvertisementThe institute’s Family Advocacy Initiative aims to empower families to negotiate health insurance through case management of their applications.
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