{
  "id": 15559220,
  "title": "Perkeso offers Invalidity Pension for workers with severe mental health conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/perkeso-offers-invalidity-pension-for-workers-with-severe-mental",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-19T04:43:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558784/perkeso-offers-invalidity-pension-workers-severe-mental-health"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in Malaysia has introduced the Invalidity Pension for workers suffering from severe mental health conditions, according to the New Straits Times. This pension scheme is part of Perkeso's three financial assistance avenues for workers with mental health issues: the Invalidity Pension, the Invalidity Scheme, and the Employment Injury Scheme. To qualify for the Invalidity Pension, workers must have a psychiatric or mental health condition that renders them unable to work, and this condition must be approved by Perkeso's Medical Board. Conditions such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, severe anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from workplace trauma can be considered for invalidity benefits. The process involves medical and psychiatric evaluations to determine the severity of the illness and its impact on the contributor's ability to work. Once assessed, eligible contributors can receive monthly Invalidity Pension benefits and access to medical treatment facilities, emphasizing the importance of proper treatment and monitoring in the evaluation process.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}