Pneumoconiosis sufferers diagnosed before 1981 are not covered by the ordinance. They receive ex gratia benefits from the Government under the Pneumoconiosis Ex Gratia Scheme.

• 虽然在一九八一年前被诊断患上肺尘埃沉着病的人士不受该条例保障，但他们可以根据肺尘埃沉着病特惠金计划，获得由政府发放的特惠款项。