Pelan perlindungan Medi Asas lancar Januari 2027, harga mampu milik

Perdana Menteri Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia's basic healthcare plan, Medi Asas, will commence in January 2027 at a user-pays price. Through this plan, hospital bills will be charged based on diagnosis and treatment, aiming to keep costs manageable and easily predictable, stated the Prime Minister. The government will subsidize the first-year premium by RM200 for each employee, capped at 50 employees per company, for small and simple businesses with fewer than 75 employees.

This is expected to benefit up to 200,000 workers, he mentioned while presenting the 2027 Federal Budget in the Dewan Rakyat that day. Meanwhile, the health electronic records system is expanded on the principle of one person one record to enhance the precision of private healthcare costs. Starting from 2027, private hospitals will use uniform and clear insurance categories so patients can understand each fee, reducing expenses, he said.

Additionally, the Medical Aid Fund is increased to RM60 million from RM40 million. The Sihat Rakyat Cash Contribution (STR) and individuals aged 40 and above will receive a free health screening package, medical equipment assistance, and cancer treatment incentives through the MySalam Health Welfare Scheme for B40 Group, with a budget of RM80 million.

The MySalam welfare scheme for B40 group, which serves 1.6 million people, continues into 2027. Finally, the free thalassemia screening extension will include husbands and children of affected individuals to reduce the risk of major thalassemia births.