Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) wishes to clarify on recent commentaries related to the implementation of co-payment requirements for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products.
The Policy Document on Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful Business aims to promote more sustainable and affordable MHIT offerings, amid the continued increase in medical cost inflation. In 2023, Malaysia recorded medical cost inflation of 12.6%, which is significantly higher than the global average of 5.6%.
With effect from 1 September 2024, insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) must offer consumers an option to purchase MHIT products with a co-payment feature.