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Mental Health & Medical Insurance
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TSjonee1881
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Jul 15 2023, 10:37 AM, updated 3y ago
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I just thought I would like to highlight to everyone here from my experience, those suffering from depression or any mental illness are not eligible for health insurance.
I have had medical insurance covered for 150K since I was in my 20s and recently in my 40s I decided to upgrade that to 1 mil (the monthly commitment is not very much from what I am paying now).
Since I got diagnosed with depression and anxiety in my mid 30s, and I when I applied for the 1 mil coverage, they said not eligible because according to them, depression can lead to cancer and other diseases. However this will still honor my 150K insurance.
Have tried with various insurance carriers and all have turned me down.
So for those who are afflicted with mental health problems and have yet to seek professional help, I suggest you apply soon. The insurance wont cover the bills for a physiatrist, but its for other health problems that might come your way.
Also if that wasn't bad enough, I am not eligible for life insurance as well.
If any of my fellows forumers here have had success I would like to hear about it and how did you got about doing it.
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TSjonee1881
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Jul 15 2023, 02:22 PM
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QUOTE(anakkk @ Jul 15 2023, 12:52 PM) some agent say don't disclose that :X Better not, cause insurance companies do their due diligence by checking with hospitals, they will find out. That's what my agent told me.
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TSjonee1881
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Jul 22 2023, 08:00 AM
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QUOTE(lifebalance @ Jul 21 2023, 11:30 PM) Unless it's proven by medical professionals, chances are quite low to get a medical insurance. I think it's more towards self-harm which therefore increases the risk of injuries / claims caused by the mental problem. But fret not, there are still insurance that you can buy to cover yourself. If you can accept a higher loading as well, they can actually grant you a medical plan. I just found out 2 days ago, Great Easter might take on my case, but I have to submit a doctor's letter and full medical checkup (which lucky enough I did last month), once I submit then they will decide. But I am sure my premium will be higher, with prudential a 1mil cover would cost RM548 a month, I wonder how much added premium I would need to pay. Will update this thread on the out come so all those in need may have a chance of getting one if it happens
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