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PUTRAJAYA – The Madani Medical Scheme will be expanded to 11 other districts from the second week of this month for the benefit of more people, said Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
The scheme will begin from the second week in the following areas:
- Kota Star and Kuala Muda in Kedah;
- Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus in Terengganu; and
- from the fourth week of this month, in Seremban (Negri Sembilan); Kota Baru, Pasir Mas (Kelantan); Kuantan (Pahang); Melaka Tengah (Melaka); Seberang Prai Tengah (Penang); and Perlis.
She said in a statement today that private medical clinics (GPs) in the districts involved are welcome to register as panels under the Madani Medical Scheme by visiting the ProtectHealth website at www.protecthealth.com.my/skimperubatanMadani or by contacting 03-8687 2525.
The Madani Medical Scheme began on June 15 in 10 districts, namely Gombak, Hulu Langat, Klang and Petaling (Selangor); Kinta (Perak); Timur Laut (Penang); Johor Baru; Kota Kinabalu (Sabah); and Kuching (Sarawak).
Dr Zaliha said the scheme is offered automatically to recipients of the Rahmah Cash Aid initiative to ease the people’s financial burdens, especially for primary care services for acute cases.
The free services offered include consultation, checkups, medicines, procedures and referrals at private medical clinics, she said.
So far, over 700 GPs have registered as panel clinics under the Madani Medical Scheme.
Dr Zaliha expects the scheme to benefit 700,000 households, with an allocation of RM100 million.
The allocation for the second half of the year is up to RM250 per household, RM125 for the elderly (without a spouse), and RM75 for single individuals.
“To ensure fast and efficient access, those eligible only need to bring their MyKad to the Madani Medical Scheme panel clinic to receive free outpatient treatment for acute cases,” she said. – Bernama, August 8, 2023
