10万香港老人到广东定居：“北上养老潮”背后藏着多大的市场？

Group 1 - The number of elderly Hong Kong residents moving to Guangdong for retirement has surged by 40.5% over the past decade, with nearly 100,000 individuals aged 65 and above choosing to settle there by mid-2024 [1] - As of 2024, the elderly population (65 years and older) in Hong Kong accounts for 23.9% of the total population, which is approximately 170,000 seniors out of a total of 7.53 million [2] - Factors such as lower living costs, larger living spaces, and cheaper housing in mainland China are major attractions for Hong Kong seniors considering retirement there [2] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government has been actively promoting cross-border retirement policies, which have led to an increase in the number of Hong Kong-funded elderly care institutions opening in the Greater Bay Area [3] - New pilot medical institutions in mainland China have been established to facilitate easier access to outpatient medical services for Hong Kong seniors, with 12 new institutions added recently [4][5] - The introduction of the Elderly Medical Voucher, which provides HKD 2,000 annually for seniors aged 65 and above, has been a significant incentive for Hong Kong residents to seek medical services in mainland China [5] Group 3 - The cross-border medical system has seen an increase in usage, with many Hong Kong seniors opting for medical services in mainland hospitals due to lower costs compared to private hospitals in Hong Kong [7][10] - The Hong Kong University Shenzhen Hospital has reported a 79% year-on-year increase in the use of the Elderly Medical Voucher, indicating a growing trend among seniors to seek medical care in mainland China [10] - Despite the advantages, the Elderly Medical Voucher has limitations, covering only outpatient services and not including hospitalization or medication purchases [12] Group 4 - The average waiting time for elderly care facilities in Hong Kong can be as long as six years, prompting many seniors to consider moving to mainland China where costs are significantly lower [16][17] - The monthly fees for elderly care homes in mainland cities range from RMB 1,500 to RMB 4,000, which is substantially less than the average HKD 20,000 in Hong Kong [15] - The Hong Kong government has implemented various policies to alleviate the pressure on local medical services, including purchasing beds in mainland elderly care facilities [17] Group 5 - Insurance companies are beginning to develop products tailored for the cross-border retirement market, with firms like Taikang Insurance Group seeking to expand their services in Hong Kong [18][19] - The introduction of policies that lower the barriers for Hong Kong financial institutions to invest in mainland insurance companies is seen as a positive development for the cross-border retirement sector [19] - Various insurance products are being bundled with elderly care services, allowing Hong Kong residents to secure their retirement needs while benefiting from the advantages of mainland facilities [20]