Questions and Answers
What do insurers commonly impose a waiting period on?
Which of the following expenses is typically covered by hospital and surgical insurance?
Which method pays a fixed amount for each surgical procedure based on a schedule?
What is a common component of long-term healthcare plans?
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Which statement about Major Medical Insurance is true?
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How does the relative-value schedule method determine payment for surgery?
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What is the estimated percentage of elderly individuals in the United States likely to require nursing home care?
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Which type of medical insurance is designed to cover routine hospital expenses?
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What is a significant factor contributing to the increased healthcare costs in Malaysia?
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Which area of healthcare provision in Malaysia is currently experiencing a shortage?
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What is a limitation of critical illness insurance in Malaysia?
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What challenge is faced regarding the distribution of medical care in Malaysia?
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Why might patients feel unhappy about certain health insurance policies?
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What aspect of healthcare provision is particularly affected by funding availability in Malaysia?
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What is one of the insurance options that has seen an increase in Malaysia?
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Which type of health insurance coverage usually adjusts premiums based on age ranges?
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Study Notes
Healthcare Issues in Malaysia
- Life expectancy in Malaysia has risen due to improved healthcare and factors such as better living standards.
- A growing population leads to an increased demand for qualified medical personnel, currently outpacing the supply.
- Rising healthcare costs are influenced by inflation and other economic factors, affecting access to medical services.
- Distribution of medical facilities is uneven; major cities like Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru have better healthcare compared to rural areas.
- Quality of medical care varies significantly based on geographical location, often linked to funding availability.
Types of Individual Health Insurance Plans
- Innovative health insurance offerings gaining popularity from both general and life insurers include:
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital and Surgical Insurance
- Long-term Healthcare
- Major Medical Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Critical illness coverage typically terminates between ages 65 to 70, though some plans cover for life.
- Premiums depend on factors such as age and gender and may vary at different life stages.
- Critical illness policies include waiting periods (60 to 90 days) to avoid anti-selection; exceptions may apply for certain chronic conditions.
Hospital and Surgical Insurance
- Hospital and surgical insurance is widely available with varying coverage options, primarily covering:
- Hospital expenses, including daily room, board, and miscellaneous bills.
- Surgical expenses covered via two methods:
- Schedule method outlines specific procedures with capped amounts.
- Relative-value schedule method assigns points to procedures based on complexity, converted to monetary amounts.
- Many plans include coverage for outpatient diagnostic tests like X-rays and lab work.
- In-hospital physician benefits are also common, covering non-surgical treatments with a cap on daily visits.
Long-term Healthcare Issues
- The aging population increases the likelihood of requiring nursing home care, with estimates suggesting 40% of elderly individuals will need such care.
- By age 75, the probability of requiring long-term care rises to 60%.
- There is growing interest in long-term healthcare insurance in the U.S. and other countries, but options remain limited in Malaysia.
Major Medical Insurance
- Designed to cover a high percentage of expenses resulting from catastrophic illness or injury.
- Often sold alongside hospitalization and surgical plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage for critical health events.
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This quiz covers the current healthcare challenges in Malaysia, including life expectancy trends and the supply-demand gap for medical personnel. It also explores the rising healthcare costs influenced by economic factors and the disparity in medical facility distribution between urban and rural areas.
