Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme (“CDCC”)
1 in 3 adults has hypertension ; 1 in 10 adults has diabetes. Are you... one of them?
If you are Hong Kong resident aged 45 or above, no known medical history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension, you can join the Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme.
Scheme Objectives
- To provide convenient screening services for diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT), and provide blood lipid testing
- To provide a tailored health management plan for Scheme Participant to control risk factors for chronic diseases
- To prevent chronic diseases at an early stage, thus reducing related complications
- To realise the goal of "Family Doctor for All"
Eligibilty
- Hong Kong residents aged 45 or above*
- Not known medical history of diabetes mellitus or hypertension
- Have enrolled in the eHRSS and registered as a DHC/DHCE member
^During the screening stage, the government will provide a one-time subsidy of $196 for related expenses, and participants only need to pay a one-time co-payment of $120.
*(1) A person who holds a Hong Kong Identity Card issued under the Registration of Persons Ordinance (Chapter 177), but if the person is issued a Hong Kong Identity Card by virtue of having been granted permission to enter or stay, and such permission has expired or is no longer valid; or (2) holds a "Certificate of Exemption from Registration" within the meaning of the Immigration Ordinance (Cap. 115)
What's On
Service Flow
Screening Phase:
Tuen Mun District Health Center
Family Doctor
Screen and arrange blood test(s) at designated medical laboratory
Explain investigation report and diagnosis
Treatment Phase:
Diabetes Mellitus / Hypertension / Pre- Diabetes Mellitus / Dyslipidemia
Family Doctor follow up
- Medical Consultation
- Prescribe medications as required
- Arrange necessary laboratory tests and examinations as required
- Nurse Clinic services
- Allied health services (According to family doctor's referrals)
(Optometrists / Podiatrists / Dietitans / Physiotherapists)
- Health management groups
Diabetes Mellitus / Hypertension / Pre- Diabetes Mellitus
Tuen Mun District Health Center
- Life Course Preventive Care (by Family Doctor)
- Self-Management Support Programme (TMDHC)