Proposal offers a ray of hope
PETALING JAYA: Cancer survivor Cheryl Eng, 57, has spent the past few years calculating the cost of illness and ageing – and coming up short.
Fine print needs to pass real test, say policy experts
PETALING JAYA: Hope is growing around the government's proposed Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) plan, particularly following assurances that Malaysians with pre-existing conditions will be included.
Over 480,000 summonses issued to foreign drivers over last three years, says JPJ
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 482,742 summonses amounting to RM25.3mil were issued to foreign drivers for various traffic offences from 2023 to last year.
Pre-existing illness acceptance in base MHIT plan arouses scepticism
The Health Ministry's assurance that Malaysians with pre-existing medical conditions will not be left out under the base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan sparked cautious optimism among insurance professionals who raised concerns over its sustainability.
Base MHIT to cover pre-existing illnesses
Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions will be offered coverage under the base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says.
Insurance sector publishes healthcare price range
PETALING JAYA: The insurance and takaful industry recently published a document titled "Reference Guide on Price Ranges for Common Private Healthcare Services in Malaysia".
EPF for medical coverage a relief
PETALING JAYA: For many Malaysians, the biggest worry isn't getting sick – it's paying for treatment without going broke.
Insurance, takaful industry commits to timely claims, supports MHIT plan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is committed to ensuring timely claims payouts, clear communication with hospitals, and efficient claims processing, enabling Malaysians to access care without delay.
Plan to keep Medicare rates flat sinks insurers
Shares of major US insurers tumbled after the United States proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year, a huge disappointment for investors.
Insurance, takaful industry publishes reference price guide for private healthcare services
KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance and takaful industry has published a reference guide on price ranges for common private healthcare services in Malaysia.
