Tag: medical insurance

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21 August 2026
Opinion

It’s Not The Consumer’s Job To Tackle Medical Inflation

MediAsas' numerous copayments, some of which breach BNM rules, show a misplaced burden on consumers to control medical inflation, even though it's not our fault when we fall sick. Guarantee premiums to prove that MediAsas will be affordable in 30 years.
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10 August 2026
Malaysia

MMA Slams Insurer’s RM50 Limit For GP Visits

MMA protests against an insurer’s RM50 limit for GP visits, pointing out that RM50 for consultation and meds was inadequate as far back as 2018, nearly a decade ago. AIA touts the primary care benefit in its new medical plan as the first in the market.
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31 July 2026
Letter

Is Insurance Clawback Legal In Malaysia? — Specialist

An insurer is clawing back payments from private specialists over admissions that occurred over two years ago, supposedly because the wrong procedure codes were used. Why weren't queries raised at the time hospital bills were issued? Are clawbacks legal?
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21 July 2026
Malaysia

Malaysia Heading In US Direction With MediAsas: Expert

Syed Aljunid says with MediAsas, Malaysia is moving in the direction of the US by wrongly using private health insurance as a health financing solution. Introducing MediAsas further breaks up the pool of resources; premiums are unaffordable for elderly.