Psychiatry Series: Insurance Coverage for Mental Health?

Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre | Anita Abu Bakar, President, Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA)

02-May-19 16:00

Psychiatry Series: Insurance Coverage for Mental Health?

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If you have a mental health condition like depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, your treatment will not be covered under your medical insurance policy. What does this mean for people living with mental health issues? We explore this question with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre and Anita Abu Bakar, President of the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA).

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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