Rising insurance costs may be sending more from T20 to public hospitals, says Dzulkefly


IPOH: Rising insurance premiums could be one of the reasons why even those in the T20 bracket are increasingly seeking treatment at public hospitals, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said that while T20 households are generally able to afford private healthcare through insurance or out-of-pocket payments, higher costs of medical coverage may cause some to reconsider.

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