KUALA LUMPUR: A DAP lawmaker has repeated calls for a social health insurance scheme as a way to reinforce the national healthcare ecosystem.
Dr Kelvin Yii (PH-Bandar Kuching) said based on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) allocations and Socso's Employment Insurance System (EIS) contributions, the introduction of social health insurance would see an estimated RM32bil in additional funds generated.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
