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Why Should Self-Employed Individuals Buy VHIS?

Author Bowtie Team
Updated on 2025-06-13

Disclaimer: This article is translated with the assistance of AI.

As a self-employed pro, you might think your health and flexibility mean you can skip insurance—but that’s a myth! Self-employed folks actually need coverage more than traditional employees. Why? Bowtie chats with insurance expert Bo Gor to uncover the must-know details.
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In modern Hong Kong, you can spot plenty of self-employed folks zipping around different job sites every day. One minute they’re snapping photos as photographers, and the next, they’re crafting online content as creators. This versatile way of working offers huge freedom and flexibility, letting them break free from the shackles of a single employer and showcase their many talents. But hey, with great freedom comes some risks and uncertainties.

Why Self-Employed Individuals Need VHIS

The income of self-employed individuals is often unpredictable, swinging based on project earnings or online shop sales, for example. If they’re sidelined by illness or injury, they’re left footing the bill for hefty medical costs. That’s where VHIS steps in as a real lifesaver.

On top of that, self-employed people don’t get the perks that come with a traditional job, like company health insurance, paid vacation, or sick days. They have to sort all that out on their own. So, a solid VHIS plan is essential. It makes sure that if you’re hit with an illness or need an operation, you won’t be buried under medical bills.

Competitive Online Insurance Premiums

Of course, when insurance comes up, self-employed people often fret about the costs. With their fluctuating incomes, striking a balance between coverage and expenses is tough. That’s why online self-enrollment options are gaining traction.

Online platforms offer self-employed folks a flexible, transparent, and easy way to get insured. It’s perfect for the modern free spirits out there and caters to their unique insurance needs. On these platforms, you can check out various products on the go, compare what’s covered and how much it costs, and pick what fits your situation and wallet best. It’s all about that independent, personalized vibe.

All in all, for self-employed people, insurance isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have for their career journey. Online self-enrollment makes it super convenient and tailored to their lifestyle. In this opportunity-packed yet challenging world, the right insurance lets you chase your dreams worry-free and navigate your multifaceted career path with confidence.

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*Full coverage shall mean no itemized benefit sub-limits, and applies to designated benefit items only. The benefit payable shall be subject to the remaining deductible (if applicable), annual benefit limit, lifetime benefit limit and other limitations such as reasonable and customary charges, a pre-existing condition, “List of Designated Hospitals in Mainland China” and receiving medical treatment in the United States. For detailed terms and conditions, product risks, and exclusions, please refer to the relevant product website and policy.
^For example, with Bowtie Pink (Ward) and the deductible option HK$80,000, the monthly premium for a 30-year-old non-smoker is HK$197. The premium comparison above is based on similar medical insurance plans with the ward level (data source on 27, July 2023), HK$50,000 to HK$80,000 deductibles, for a 30-year-old non-smoker. Different medical insurance plans have different coverage and benefit limits. For details, please refer to the relevant insurance policy and its terms and conditions.

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