Base MHIT plan to cover controlled pre-existing conditions, says Dr Dzul

Published on 8 Feb 2026 8:28:30 PM

Persons with pre-existing health conditions including mental health issues, will be eligible for the affordable base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, but are subject to certain terms, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He explained on Sunday (Feb 8) that the plan will adopt a “no look-back” approach, providing a fair and transparent method to assess pre-existing conditions while keeping premiums affordable.

Dzulkefly added that the framework is being refined ahead of a pilot launch later this year.

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