Mental health coverage rising among Malaysia’s Islamic insurers
KUALA LUMPUR - Mental health conditions have long been sidelined by Malaysia’s Islamic insurers even as one in three adult Malaysians have issues such as anxiety and depression.
This is slowly changing, with Prudential BSN being the latest takaful operator to include comprehensive mental health coverage among the benefits of a new plan for women, following on the heels of AIA Takaful and Etiqa.
Launched in June, Prudential BSN’s new certificate covers major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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