This is old news, someone at age of 55 claimed his insurance triples from RM652 to RM1,800 monthly. But if monthly = RM1.8K, it will be RM21.6K in a year. At age of 55? Has health insurance become so expensive nowadays? Or something not really right with this news? Who at age of 55 is currently paying RM20K a year for your health insurance?
https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/1084...-rm1800-monthlyA 55-YEAR-OLD single father, identified as Eson, was diagnosed with stage one bladder cancer in 2018.
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Fortunately, at that time, he had his workplace insurance which covered his immunotherapy treatment that cost almost RM300,000 for three years.
Eson's cancer eventually got better but the doctor said that he was still at risk of the cancer returning and needed to be vigilant.
As a precautionary measure, Eson had bought an insurance policy for himself 15 years ago with a premium payment of RM652 per month.
"It's not easy to do sales work and Eson always works overtime which causes him to be constantly tired and exhausted, especially when Covid-19 hit.
"In 2021, Eson had to quit his job and take early retirement due to health reasons," Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said in a Facebook post.
Unfortunately, Eson was under financial pressure at the time and spent most of his retirement fund within two years.
"To make things worse, the insurance company increased his premium from RM652 to RM1,800 - a three-fold hike which is really burdensome for a retiree.
"On top of that, the doctor confirmed that Eson's cancer had returned.
"At this time, all his savings were gone, and the insurance company insisted on not lowering his premium. How was he going to survive?" wrote Sim.
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A personal battle turns financialEson, a 55-year-old single father and former sales professional, was diagnosed with stage one bladder cancer in 2018.
His workplace insurance at the time covered approximately RM300,000 in immunotherapy costs over three years, allowing him to fully recover and eventually be declared cancer-free.

Despite the successful treatment, doctors advised Encik Eson to remain vigilant due to the risk of cancer recurrence.
To secure his health further, he continued paying into a personal insurance policy he had taken out 15 years earlier, with a monthly premium of RM652.
Retired and overwhelmedIn 2021, due to health complications worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Eson retired early from his job.
Without a steady income, he relied on his retirement savings, which depleted within two years.
Things took a turn for the worse when his insurance provider suddenly increased his monthly premium to RM1,800.
Already in financial distress, the threefold hike left him unable to maintain his policy.
He was then hit with devastating news: his cancer had returned.
With no remaining savings and an insurance policy on the brink of collapse, Encik Eson saw no way forward.
Intervention at the highest levelHis plea reached Bayan Baru Member of Parliament (MP) Sim Tze Tzin, who had previously received numerous similar complaints from citizens facing steep insurance hikes.
Sim raised the issue in Parliament in November 2024 and met with the Governor of Bank Negara.

In response, Bank Negara issued a temporary policy that limits insurance premium increases to 10% over three years.
With the MP’s help, Eson lodged a formal complaint with the central bank. His premium was eventually reduced back to the original RM652.
A broader concern for MalaysiansAccording to the Sim, nearly half of Malaysians depend on insurance for healthcare protection. However, sudden and drastic premium hikes can render coverage unaffordable, especially for retirees and the elderly. Some seniors aged 70 have even lost all protection after being forced to cancel their policies due to cost increases.
“This isn’t just about money—it’s a matter of survival,” he wrote in a Facebook post, adding that ongoing efforts will continue to ensure fair treatment and consumer protection in the insurance industry.
Source: ‘Can’t Afford Anymore’ – 55yo M’sian Retiree’s Medical Insurance Soars From RM652 To RM1,800 Monthly