Health Ministry working to resolve insurance claim issues

By DIVYA THERESA RAVI

Nation
Wednesday, 05 Nov 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry is in discussions with Bank Negara and the Finance Ministry concerning the delays or denials of insurance claims for cancer patients.

“We acknowledge the concerns regarding medical insurance claim delays or denials affecting cancer patients and take this matter seriously,” the ministry said in a statement yesterday.

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Tags / Keywords: Health Ministry , cancer patients , insurance claims , Bank Negara , Finance Ministry , financial strain , patient protection , Grievance Mechanism Committee , Universal Health Coverage , soaring medical costs

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