Over the past decade, a voucher scheme for private health care that began with HK$250 (US$32) given to each elderly resident annually, and rose to HK$2,000 five years ago, has become part and parcel of life for many. It is commonplace for users to get flu treatment or a new pair of eyeglasses in clinics and optical shops displaying a characteristic green sticker. So why is the government now imposing restrictions on the vouchers’ usage and how does that affect the elderly and practitioners?When…
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