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Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (IVSS) 2008/09

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Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (IVSS) 2008/09
Influenza Vaccination Subsidy Scheme (IVSS) 2008/09
2008-10-29
Frequently Asked Questions for Doctors

(I) Enrolment
  1. Can all doctors participate in IVSS?
  2. How can a doctor enrol in IVSS?
  3. How can the general public know which doctors have joined IVSS?
  4. Do I have to list out all the practising clinics when enrolling?
  5. Can I request claims to be paid into different bank accounts for different clinics?
  6. Can all doctors working under the same medical organisation use one application form instead of sending individual application forms?
  7. If I encounter difficulties during on-line registration, where can I seek help?
  8. When will I know I will start to be an IVSS enrolled doctor?
  1. Can all doctors participate in IVSS?

    All medical practitioners registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong who are in private practice and holding a valid annual practising certificate can participate in IVSS.


  2. How can a doctor enrol in IVSS?

    Doctors can enrol in IVSS any time during 30 September 2008 through 31 March 2009. As it takes up to 14 working days to process an enrolment application, doctors are strongly encouraged to enrol before 14 October 2008, so that they can receive confirmation of enrolment in time before the start of Vaccination Period on 1 November 2008. Doctors may visit the IVSS website (www.ivss.gov.hk) for electronic or paper application for enrolment, and send the completed Application Form together with all required documents to the IVSS Office by registered mail.


  3. How can the general public know which doctors have joined IVSS?

    Information about doctors who have joined IVSS is posted on the IVSS website (www.ivss.gov.hk). Doctors who have enrolled in IVSS also display the IVSS logo and mini-poster in their clinics.


  4. Do I have to list out all the practising clinics when enrolling?

    You need to provide information of the clinics that will provide subsidised influenza vaccination only, so that we can upload the information to the directory on IVSS website (www.ivss.gov.hk).

  5. Can I request claims to be paid into different bank accounts for different clinics?

    Yes. When enrolling in IVSS, you may register different clinics for different bank accounts by filling in separate Authority for Payment to a Bank Forms and specify the concerned clinic(s) in the "Address of Practice" space. When making reimbursement claims, please indicate the duly nominated bank account in the Reimbursement Form. After you have enrolled in IVSS, if you would like to add and/or change bank accounts, please complete a Change Form.

  6. Can all doctors working under the same medical organisation use one application form instead of sending individual application forms?

    Doctors have to enrol on individual basis since personal particulars and professional registration information are required from applicants. On the other hand, a doctor can list more than one practice providing subsidised vaccination service in the same Application Form.


  7. If I encounter difficulties during on-line registration, where can I seek help?

    You can call IVSS Office Enquiry Number 2125 2125 during office hours.


  8. When will I know I will start to be an IVSS enrolled doctor?

    The IVSS Office will send to your correspondence address by mail a confirmation of enrolment, as well as an IVSS logo and IVSS mini-poster.