Game plan for sustainable health insurance scheme


It is still good if you get yourself a medical insurance, but you need to get one that provides adequate coverage, and it cannot deny you of your choice of doctors or hospitals. Pix Byline - SAM THAM/The Star

THE steep increase in medical insurance premiums remains a pressing issue in Malaysia. Many individuals have been forced to give up their policies while others must reassess their coverage to ensure affordability.

The increase in premiums stems from multiple factors, including rising healthcare costs, annual medical inflation, higher claims after the Covid-19 pandemic, and fraudulent claims.

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