The partnerships are with Fosun Health, Prosper Health, the GBA Healthcare Group, and the Zhongshan Chen Xinghai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.

Bupa Hong Kong stated that the agreements would extend its services across 10 cities and 69 locations throughout the Greater Bay Area, offering Hong Kong residents access to “top tier” medical services in southern China.

The company said the partnerships would offer its customers a range of specialised services, such as comprehensive cancer care, endoscopic procedures, and orthopaedic surgeries.

The partnerships also facilitate the implementation of direct billing services across all four healthcare providers, allowing Bupa Hong Kong to eliminate the need for upfront deposits and on-the-spot payments at the time of discharge.

“This is about giving our customers more support and providing cross-border, accessible medical care options, whether they need critical healthcare or day procedures,” said Yuman Chan, General Manager of the Bupa Insurance Business in Hong Kong. “Bupa makes it easy for customers to seamlessly navigate their healthcare journey through our own services and through our network partners.”

AXA Global Healthcare China recently teamed up with HSBC Broker-Pinnacle to expand the international private medical insurance (IPMI) market in China.