copayments Archives

1 August 2024

Malaysia

Copay Won’t Cut Premiums, Health Insurance Premiums Have Never Dropped: Health Economist

Health economist Prof Syed Mohamed Aljunid rebuts the argument that copayments will reduce health insurance premiums, pointing out that private insurance premiums have never decreased historically. Copay shifts costs to individuals and population instead.

25 July 2024

Letter

Copayment For Medical Insurance: Merits And Demerits — Association Of Private Hospitals Malaysia

APHM says while health insurance copay can prevent overuse of resources, low-income people may delay critical care; 30% avoid necessary care due to cost. Copay can also increase admin difficulties for hospitals, potentially resulting in 5% revenue loss.

23 July 2024

Malaysia

Bank Negara Denies Copay Mandate For Health Insurance Is Anti-Competition

Bank Negara says its mandate of minimum 5% copayment in the design of any new health insurance product does not violate anti-competition law, as insurers are expected to offer a range of products with different copay levels that cater to consumer needs.

Tag: copayments

Copay Won’t Cut Premiums, Health Insurance Premiums Have Never Dropped: Health Economist

Copayment For Medical Insurance: Merits And Demerits — Association Of Private Hospitals Malaysia

Bank Negara Denies Copay Mandate For Health Insurance Is Anti-Competition

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