PSD: Pensioners can still turn to public hospitals

The Public Service Department (PSD) said pensioners can still obtain medication from public hospitals.

This was after the termination of the Electronic Medical Automation Supply System (e-MASS) that allowed pensioners to also get medication from private hospitals and pharmacies.

PSD, in a statement tonight, said the E-Mass service provided by Oratis RX Sdn Bhd expired in January 2017 and was only extended until Feb 27 on an interim basis.

"Medication and medical equipment can be obtained through the prescription of government health officers at Health Ministry/University Hospital facilities," it said.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry in a statement tonight said it has taken note of the termination of the e-MASS service.

"To ensure the continuity of treatment and medical supplies for pensioners, PSD and veteran pensioners can obtain their medical prescription and equipment from the stock and formulary at Health Ministry facilities.

"For medication and medical equipment that are not in stock, the standard procedure will apply," said Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He reiterated that pensioners, like all Malaysians, will continue to enjoy heavily subsidised healthcare.

"The pensioners are asked to seek treatment at Health Ministry clinics and hospitals so that their medical treatment can continue," he said.- Mkini