SHAH ALAM, Aug 11 — A total of RM17.15 million was spent on the Iltizam Selangor Sihat (ISS) programme from January 1 to June 30 this year.
State executive councillor for public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the scheme has an estimated allocation of about RM20 million for 2026.
ISS is a state government-funded healthcare card scheme for eligible Selangor residents, covering outpatient treatment, hospitalisation and dialysis, with a quota of 100,000 principal beneficiaries this year.
She said this in response to a question from Sallehen Mukhyi (PN-Sabak) on expenditure under the ISS programme at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting here yesterday.
Responding to a supplementary question from Danial Al-Rashid Haron (HARAPAN-Batu Tiga) on whether the annual allocation could be increased for larger families, Jamaliah said the hospitalisation benefit currently provides coverage of up to RM10,000 a year.
"We can look into it, but if the scope is expanded further, there will be implications, including the possibility that the number of beneficiaries may have to be reduced," she said.
Jamaliah said basic health screenings are also provided under ISS, while more comprehensive screenings are offered through separate programmes, including mammograms and eye examinations.
Meanwhile, Sallehen sought clarification on payments to ISS panel clinics and measures to ensure claims are settled according to schedule.
Jamaliah said the stipulated period for claim payments is between 60 and 90 working days, with the state government regularly monitoring the status of claims and payments to ensure they are processed within that timeframe.
Sallehen then said he had received complaints from several private clinics over payments that were allegedly outstanding for up to six months.
Jamaliah said the state government continuously monitors the matter and also receives feedback from state assembly members, adding that all cases brought to its attention so far have been resolved.
She said coordination between Selcare Management, as the claims administrator, and the Finance Department has also been strengthened to expedite the verification, approval and payment processes, while communication platforms are being used for continuous follow-up on claims.
