What is Supplementary Major Medical (SMM), what is the coverage amount, and what items does it cover?

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The Bowtie VHIS Flexi Plan's Supplementary Major Medical (SMM) provides an additional 80% compensation for eligible medical expenses that exceed the specified coverage limits of certain items, effectively serving as a safety net.

Calculation Method
Eligible expenses that exceed the coverage limits of the relevant items x room level adjustment factor (if applicable) x (100% - 20% co-insurance, i.e., 80%). Here's an example for reference:

Bowtie VHIS Flexi SMM Coverage Amounts

 

Flexi (Regular) Flexi (Plus)

SMM Coverage

HK$120,000 / year
No lifetime limit

HK$220,000 / year
No lifetime limit

Room Level Restrictions

Ward Room

Semi-private Room

Specified Coverage Items

- Miscellaneous expenses
- Specialist fees
- Intensive care
- Surgical fees
- Anesthesiologist fees
- Operating room charges
- Emergency outpatient treatment for accidents
- Outpatient kidney dialysis

Learn more about compensation examples here.

*Subject to the maximum coverage limit of Bowtie VHIS Flexi Plan's "Supplementary Major Medical" coverage.