According to the Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma (Compensation) Ordinance, work related silicosis, asbestosis, and mesothelioma patients are entitled to compensation.

Compensation shall be payable to:

• Any person suffering from pneumoconiosis or mesothelioma (or both), in respect of any incapacity resulting from the above disease or diseases and any pain, suffering and loss of amenities arising from the above disease or diseases.
• For a person suffering from pneumoconiosis (whether or not he is also suffering from mesothelioma), compensation in respect of his pneumoconiosis shall be payable only where the date of diagnosis of his pneumoconiosis occurs on or after 1 January 1981.
• For a person suffering from mesothelioma (whether or not he is also suffering from pneumoconiosis), compensation in respect of his mesothelioma shall be payable only where the date of diagnosis of his mesothelioma occurs on or after 18 April 2008 AND
• A person resident in Hong Kong for 5 years or more at the date of the notification of the claim, or resident in Hong Kong for less than 5 years at such date if he contracted pneumoconiosis or mesothelioma (or both) in Hong Kong.