AXA launches benefits programme for vaccinated Hong Kongers

AXA insured customers may receive up to $20,000 if they are hospitalised with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine.

AXA Hong Kong and Macao have launched the "Free Double Post-Vaccination Protection" Programme to provide free protection for those hospitalised after receiving authorised COVID-19 vaccines due to adverse reactions.

Under the program, a one-off hospital cash benefit of $2,000 per day for those confined in intensive care unit, and/ or $1,000 per day for those confined in a non-intensive care unit, for up to 10 days will be payable. Eligible customers will have been confined in a hospital as a result of an adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) within 14 days after receiving COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong or Macao.

THe protection is available to all persons aged 65 or below who are either insured under life and/or health insurance policies issued by AXA; and/or are members and their dependents who are insured under AXA employee benefits health insurance policies issued by AXA.

The program will last from 1 April to 30 June 2021. No prior registration for the program is required.