Alarming state of healthcare system

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DRG, the diagnosis-related group system, has become a very fashionable abbreviation after insurance providers announced yet another spike in excess of 40%-70% in medical insurance premiums.

This increase in premiums is against the backdrop of RM963mil to RM1.41bil profit after tax for the year ending 2023 for medical insurance providers. Dividends paid out in 2023 amounted to between RM451mil and RM975mil.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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