Madani medical scheme alleviates burden of B40

The Madani Medical Scheme, which offers free outpatient treatment to eligible groups starting June 15, has helped reduce the financial burden of Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) recipients and B40 households seeking treatment at private clinics.

The scheme is a government pilot initiative to meet the healthcare needs of the B40 group, particularly in accessing acute primary care or treatment for non-emergency cases at registered private general practitioner (GP) clinics.

The scheme, which was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of the 2023 Budget in February, is...