Certificate Document
Certificate Document
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Penyertaan anda di dalam pelan ini juga akan mendekatkan anda kepada nilai-nilai yang anda percayai. Konsep Takaful adalah
berlandaskan prinsip tanggungjawab bersama, kepentingan bersama dan bantuan secara sukarela. Sebahagian dari sumbangan
anda akan disumbangkan ke dalam tabung Tabarru’ (derma), yang akan digunakan untuk membantu satu sama lain pada saat-saat
yang memerlukan.
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kami di 1300 13 8338. Kami menjanjikan perkhidmatan yang terbaik pada setiap masa.
Terima Kasih.
Yang benar,
AGENSI :
860122-1 KAMARUL ARIFFIN BIN HUSSIN SABLI (60)
860115-8 PHILLIP WEALTH PLANNERS SDN BHD (60)
860115-8 PHILLIP WEALTH PLANNERS SDN BHD (60)
We welcome you to our family of Great Eastern Takaful and thank you for making the decision to participate in this Family Takaful
Certificate from us.
We are pleased to enclose your Takaful Certificate together with a copy of your completed proposal form for your safe-keeping.
Please check through these documents carefully. If there is any inaccurate or incorrect information in your documents kindly inform
us immediately.
We are glad to take on the responsibility of looking after your long-term financial and savings needs.
Your participation in this plan will also enable you to be closer to the values you believe in. Takaful concept is based on the
principles of mutual cooperation, shared responsibility and voluntary assistance. Part of your contribution will be donated into a
Tabarru’ (donation) fund, which will be used to support each other in times of needs.
If you require further assistance, please feel free to get in touch with your agent, or call our Careline at Tel 1300 13 8338. We assure
you of our best service at all times.
Thank You.
Yours Faithfully
PROOF OF AGE
Proof of age is needed before any benefit can be paid. Please produce one of the following original
documents at any of Our offices as listed on Our website www.greateasterntakaful.com.
· NRIC · Birth Certificate · International Passport · Citizenship Certificate
NOMINATION
If nomination is applicable and Your age is 16 years and above, You may nominate one or more individuals
to receive the Takaful benefits payable upon Your death, either as an Executor or as a beneficiary under a
Conditional Hibah. The nomination form is available on Our website, or You can also perform nomination
online through Our customer portal i-Get In Touch igetintouch.greateasterntakaful.com.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
It is important that You inform Us immediately in writing of any change in Your address to ensure that You
receive letters or notices, etc. from Us. Any change in Your nominee’s addresses should also be notified to
Us to facilitate the payment of claim.
SURRENDER VALUES
Family Takaful is a financial security. Once You have it, please do not give it up! Any change of health or
circumstance may mean one of two things to You or Your family:
· You may not be able to have Family Takaful protection
or · You may have to contribute substantially more for the same protection.
So, be regular and prompt with Your Contribution payments. Your Certificate is an asset. Should the
Certificate is surrendered, You may receive less than the amount You contribute in. However, You may
surrender this Certificate for its surrender value, if any under Your Certificate. It may not be advantageous
to surrender or replace an existing Certificate with a new one due to high initial cost. Please consult
Your agent or call Our Careline before making Your decision.
CONTRIBUTION PAYMENTS
You can pay Contributions annually, semi-annually, quarterly or monthly, whichever suits you best and
through any of the following methods:
(a) Credit / Debit Card: You can make Contribution payment through Visa or MasterCard card via Our
online portal I-Get-In-Touch (https://igetintouch.greateasterntakaful.com) e-
Payment Service and register the card for recurring Contribution payment.
(b) Banker’s Order: You need to make necessary arrangement in advance with Your respective bank
to remit the Contribution prior to next Contribution due date.
(c) Biro Perkhidmatan This option is only applicable if You are employed with government bodies. You
Angkasa: need to complete and submit the original 1/79 BPA form, Certified true copy
(CTC) contributor NRIC, and Certified true copy (CTC) contributor latest salary
slip to Us for remit the Contribution payment from contributor’s salary.
(d) GIRO / Direct Debit You need to complete the original Autodebit Form (GIRO) / Direct Debit
(DDA): Authorisation Form (DDA) to Us for Your bank to remit the Contribution payment
from Your bank account.
(e) Internet Banking: You can pay Your Contribution through internet banking bill payment service from
Malayan Banking Berhad (MBB), Public Bank Berhad (PBB), and CIMB Bank.
Kindly ensure the Contribution payment is made to Great Eastern Takaful Berhad.
(f) JomPAY: You can pay Your Contribution online via Internet and mobile banking with your
current or savings account with the JomPAY details:
Biller Code: 16899, Ref-1: Certificate Number, Ref-2: Mobile Phone Number.
No official receipt will be issued and all the payment made under auto payment transaction will be reflected
in Your FAMILY TAKAFUL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT issued by Us on yearly basis.
SUBMISSION OF CLAIM
To make a claim, please write to Us immediately after the event occurred and submit all documents and
related forms that are necessary for Your claim under this Certificate. The claims forms can be obtained from
Our website. Proof of claim must be accepted and approved by Us to facilitate payment of any benefit.
If You are not satisfied with Our response, You can refer to the Ombudsman for Financial Services or Bank
Negara Malaysia's BNMLINK or BNMTELELINK.
CERTIFICATE NO : 401510256-8
This Certificate aims to spread the spirit of Takaful based on the principles
of shared responsibility, cooperation and common interest.
BASIC CONTRIBUTION
REFER TO TABLE OF CONTRIBUTION BELOW.
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TABARRU'
TABARRU’ FOR BASIC BENEFIT SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM CONTRIBUTION AT STANDARD RATES WHICH ARE
APPLICABLE TO THE PERSON COVERED.
TABLE OF CONTRIBUTION
TYPE OF PLAN/SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION LAST CONTRIBUTION DUE DATE
T MEDH200 i-GREAT MEDIHARAPAN RM 96.00 28/11/2095
*The contribution is subject to change and based on the attained age next birthday of the Person Covered on the first
day of the Certificate Year. Please refer to Schedule of Contribution Rates under Takaful Schedule L for the
contribution amount.
TAKAFUL SCHEDULE B
TYPE OF PLAN:
i-GREAT MEDIHARAPAN
TAKAFUL CONTRIBUTION
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CERTIFICATE NO: 401510256-8
TAKAFUL SCHEDULE B2
2 64.00%
3 64.00%
4 64.00%
5 64.00%
6 64.00%
7 64.00%
8 64.00%
9 64.00%
10 64.00%
11 64.00%
12 64.00%
13 64.00%
14 64.00%
15 64.00%
16 64.00%
17 64.00%
18 64.00%
19 64.00%
TAKAFUL SCHEDULE L
Notes:
(1) The contribution rates above are not guaranteed. We may vary the contribution rates in
accordance with Clause 6 of Privileges and Conditions, as the case may be.
Note:
The amount of Deductible payable by the Person Covered which applicable for Item one (1) to seven (7)
is subject to a maximum of Ringgit Malaysia Three Hundred (RM300) per Any One Disability.
GLOSSARY (Clause 1)
“Accident” means a sudden, unintentional, unexpected, unusual, and specific event that occurs at
an identifiable time and place, which shall, independently of any other cause, be the sole cause of
bodily injury.
“Any One Disability” means all of the periods of disability arising from the same cause including
any and all complications there from except that if the Person Covered completely recovers and
remains free from further treatment (including drugs, medicines, special diet or injection or advice for
the condition) of the disability for at least ninety (90) days following the latest date of discharge and
subsequent disability from the same cause shall be considered as though it were a new disability.
“Attained Age Next Birthday” means the age next birthday of the Person Covered on preceding (or
coincident) Certificate Anniversary.
“Certificate Anniversary” means the anniversary of the Commencement Date.
“Certificate Year” means the one year period which starts on the Commencement Date or any
Certificate Anniversary and ends on the day before the first Certificate Anniversary or the following
Certificate Anniversary, as the case may be, or the one-year period which starts on the date the
Renewal or Renewed Certificate takes effect or any Certificate Anniversary of the Renewal or
Renewed Certificate.
“Clinic” means an establishment duly constituted and registered as a clinic, which is operated for the
treatment of injured or ill patients and provides facilities for diagnosis, minor surgery and dispensing
facilities. Such establishment must be operated by a Physician who is legally registered with
Malaysian Medical Council.
“Commencement Date” means the Commencement Date as specified in Takaful Schedule A. This
reflects the Effective Date where the coverage starts when there is no backdating applied. Where
backdating is applied, the Commencement Date will be earlier than the Effective Date.
“Congenital Conditions” means any medical or physical abnormalities existed at the time of birth,
or neo-natal physical abnormalities developing within six (6) months from the time of birth. This will
include all types of hernias and epilepsy except when caused by trauma, which occurred after the
Effective Date.
“Contribution” means the contribution specified in Takaful Schedule A or in any subsequent
endorsement issued by Us.
“Day Surgery” means a medical process involving a patient who needs the use of a recovery facility
for a surgical procedure on a pre-plan basis at the Hospital or specialist Clinic (but not for overnight
stay) for less than eight (8) hours.
“Deductible” means the amount payable by You in a Certificate Year, as the case may be, which is
stated in the Schedule of Benefits.
“Dentist” means a person who is duly licensed or registered to practise dentistry in the geographical
area in which a service is provided, but excluding a physician or surgeon or dentist who is the Person
Covered himself.
“Disability” means a Sickness, Disease, Illness or the entire Injury arising out of a single or continuous
series of causes.
“Doctor” or “Physician” or “Surgeon” means a registered medical practitioner qualified and
licensed to practise western medicine and who, in rendering his service, is practising within the scope
of his licensing and training in the geographical area of practice, but excluding a doctor, physician or
surgeon who is the Person Covered himself.
“Effective Date” means the date the coverage starts as specified in Takaful Schedule A.
“Eligible Expenses” means Reasonable and Customary Charges incurred due to a covered Disability
but not exceeding the limits stated in the Schedule of Benefits.
“Endorsement” means a variation to this Certificate.
“Hospital” means an establishment duly constituted and registered as a hospital for the care and
treatment of sick and injured persons as paying bed-patients, and which:-
(a) has facilities for diagnosis and major surgery,
(b) provides twenty-four (24) hour a day nursing services by registered and graduate nurses,
(c) is under the supervision of a Physician, and
(d) is not primarily a Clinic; a place for alcoholics or drug addicts; a nursing, rest or convalescent
home or a home for the aged or similar establishment.
“Hospitalisation” means admission to a Hospital as a registered Inpatient for a continuous period of
at least eight (8) consecutive hours on Medically Necessary treatments for a covered Disability upon
recommendation of a Physician. A patient shall not be considered as an Inpatient if the patient does
not physically stay in the Hospital for the whole period of confinement.
“Illness”, “Sickness” or “Disease” means a physical condition marked by a pathological deviation
from the normal healthy state.
“Injury” means bodily injury caused solely by Accident.
“Inpatient” means a Person Covered who has been assigned to a hospital bed during
Hospitalisation, which is not in the Outpatient department of a Hospital.
“Intensive Care Unit” means a section within a Hospital which is designated as an Intensive Care
Unit by the Hospital, and which is maintained on a twenty-four (24) hour basis solely for treatment of
patients in critical condition and is equipped to provide special nursing and medical services not
available elsewhere in the Hospital.
“Investment Loss/Profit” means the loss or profit arising from managing the investment of the
Tabarru’ Fund(s) in Shariah-compliant securities and activities.
“Ju’alah” means compensation for a given service, where the Participant will share the Underwriting
Surplus with Us on a pre-agreed ratio.
“Malaysian Government Hospital” means a hospital which charges of services are subject to the Fee
Act 1951 Fees (Medical) Order 1982 and/or its subsequent amendments, if any.
“Maturity Date” means the date the coverage ceases as specified in Takaful Schedule A.
“Medically Necessary” means a medical service which is:-
(a) consistent with the diagnosis and customary medical treatment for a covered Disability, and
(b) in accordance with standards of good medical practice, consistent with current standard of
professional medical care, and of proven medical benefits, and
(c) not for the convenience of the Person Covered or the Physician, and unable to be reasonably
rendered out of Hospital (if admitted as an Inpatient), and
(d) not of an experimental, investigational or research nature, preventive or screening nature, and
(e) for which the charges are fair, reasonable and customary for the Disability.
“Misrepresentation” means the definition ascribed to it under the Islamic Financial Services Act
2013 and which includes innocent, reckless or deliberate misrepresentation.
“MMA Guidelines” means the latest available schedule of fees or charges for various descriptions
of medical services and/or treatment which is provided by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)
for the guidance of the medical profession in Malaysia.
“Mudharabah” means We, acting as an entrepreneur (Mudharib) that manages the collected funds
based on an investment mandate with a set of predefined ethical guidelines and Participant as capital
provider (Rabbul Mal). In return, We will share the profit with the Participant on the investment return
based on pre-agreed ratio.
“Outpatient” means a Person Covered who is receiving medical care or treatment (including Day
Surgery and treatment in a Daycare centre) without being hospitalised in a Hospital.
“Participant” means the Certificate Owner as specified in Takaful Schedule A.
“Person Covered” means the person who is covered under this Certificate as specified in Takaful
Schedule A.
“Pre-existing Illness” means disabilities that the Person Covered has reasonable knowledge of,
prior to or on the Effective Date or date of any reinstatement, whichever is later. A Person Covered
may be considered to have reasonable knowledge of a Pre-existing Illness where the condition is one
for which:
(a) the Person Covered had received or is receiving treatment; or
(b) medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment has been recommended; or
(c) clear and distinct symptoms are or were evident; or
(d) its existence would have been apparent to a reasonable person in the circumstances.
“Prescribed Medicines” means medicines that are dispensed by a Physician, a registered
pharmacist or a Hospital and which have been prescribed by a Physician or Specialist in respect of
treatment for a covered Disability.
“Qard” means an interest-free loan provided by Us in the event of deficit in the Tabarru’ Fund. The
Qard is repayable from the future Underwriting Surplus of the Tabarru’ Fund.
“Reasonable and Customary Charges” means Medically Necessary charges for medical care
which is considered reasonable and usual to the extent that it does not exceed the general level of
charges being made by others of similar standing in the locality where the charge is incurred, when
furnishing like or comparable treatment, services or supplies to individual of the same sex and of
comparable age for a similar Illness, Sickness, Disease or Injury and in accordance with accepted
medical standards and practice which could not have been omitted without adversely affecting the
Person Covered’s medical condition.
“Renewal or Renewed Certificate” means a Certificate which has been renewed without any lapse of
time upon expiry of a preceding Certificate with the same content.
“Specialist” means a registered medical or dental practitioner qualified and licensed in the
geographical area of his practice where treatment takes place and who is classified by the appropriate
health authorities as a person with superior and special expertise in specified fields of medicine or
dentistry, but excluding a physician, dentist or surgeon who is the Person Covered himself.
“Specified Illnesses” means the following disabilities and its related complications, occurring within
the first one hundred and twenty (120) days from the Effective Date. However, if there is a break in
coverage prior to the expiry of the said one hundred and twenty (120) days, a fresh period of one
hundred and twenty (120) days shall apply again from the date of reinstatement:
(a) Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and Cardiovascular disease;
(b) All tumours, cancers, cysts, nodules, polyps;
(c) Stones of the urinary system and biliary system;
(d) All ear, nose (including sinuses) and throat conditions;
(e) Hernias, haemorrhoids, fistulae, hydrocele, varicocele;
(f) Disease of the Reproduction system including endometriosis;
(g) Vertebro-spinal disorders (including disc) and knee conditions.
“Surgery” means any of the following medical procedures:
(a) To incise, excise or electrocauterize any organ or body part, except for dental services;
(b) To repair, revise, or reconstruct any organ or body part;
(c) To reduce by manipulation a fracture or dislocation;
(d) Use of endoscopy to remove a stone or object from the larynx, bronchus, trachea, esophagus,
stomach, intestine, urinary bladder or urethra.
“Tabarru” means a portion of Contribution allocated into the Tabarru’ Fund as donation that You
willingly relinquish in order to help and provide assistance to fellow Participants in need.
“Tabarru’ Fund” means a pool of funds established for the purpose of solidarity and cooperation
among the Participants in Tabarru’ Fund for misfortune events (payment of claims).
“Takaful Operator”,“Our”, “Us” or “We” means Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (916257-H).
“Unexpired Tabarru’” means the portion of Tabarru’ to be refunded for the remaining months upon
surrender.
“Underwriting Surplus” means excess in the Tabarru’ Fund after deduction of claims and reserve
purposes, if any.
“Wakalah” means the contract of agency based on principle of Wakalah bi al-ujrah (or “Upfront
Charge” or “Unallocated Contribution”) where the charge imposed upfront according to the
percentage of Contribution paid as Participant appoints Us to manage Tabarru’ Fund. The amount
will be deducted from Tabarru' Fund.
“Waiting Period” means the first thirty (30) days from the Effective Date except for Specified
Illnesses, which shall be one hundred and twenty (120) days from the Effective Date. The Waiting
Period shall no longer become applicable after the first year of cover unless there is a break in
coverage in any Certificate Year, the Waiting Period shall apply again.
“You” or “Your” or “Yourself” means the Participant named in Takaful Schedule A.
If not specifically provided, the following interpretations will apply to this Certificate:
1.1 Any reference to a “business day” is to a day (not being a Saturday, Sunday or a Public
Holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) on which Our Head Office is open for business in
Malaysia and any reference to a “day”, “week”, “month” or “year” is to that day, week, month
or year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
1.2 All schedules, annexures, endorsements and attachments to this Certificate shall form part of
this Certificate. If there is any conflict between the schedules, annexures or attachments of
this Certificate with the endorsement or Privileges and Conditions, the endorsement or
Privileges and Conditions (whichever is applicable), will prevail. Where there is any conflict or
discrepancy between the endorsement and the Privileges and Conditions, the endorsement
shall prevail.
1.3 Any reference to the masculine form shall include the feminine, and likewise, the singular
word shall include the plural and vice versa unless otherwise prescribed.
2. TAKAFUL CERTIFICATE
2.1 This Certificate is issued in consideration of the Contribution payment received by Us and
according to:
2.1.1 the answers given by You and/or the Person Covered in Your application or Proposal
for Family Takaful (“Proposal”) or any subsequent questionnaires provided by Us on
any matters relating to Your Proposal and any disclosures made by You between the
time of submission and the time this Takaful Certificate takes effect; and
2.1.2 any other reports and questionnaires;
(collectively referred to as “Material Information”)
Such Material Information shall form part of this contract of Takaful between Us and
You. However, in the event of any pre-contractual Misrepresentation made in relation
to such Material Information, the remedies in Schedule 9 of the Islamic Financial
Services Act 2013 will apply.
2.2 It is Your duty to take reasonable care not to make any Misrepresentation when answering
the questions or confirming or amending any matter previously disclosed before this
Certificate is renewed or varied.
2.3 You must inform Us of any change to the information provided in Your answers or in respect
of any matter previously disclosed to Us if such changes had taken place after You have
submitted the application for renewal or variation but before this Certificate is renewed or
varied.
2.4 This Certificate may be varied with the consent in writing of Our Chief Executive Officer or any
person appointed by Our Board of Directors by way of special provision or Endorsement (“the
Document”) to this Certificate. Any subsequent variation will take effect from the date of the
Document and be deemed part of this Certificate. Any subsequent variation to this Certificate
will be notified to you with a notice in writing and in accordance with the "Notices and
Correspondence" clause below.
3. CONTRIBUTION
4. UPFRONT CHARGE
4.1 The Upfront Charge is the amount deducted upfront from the Tabarru' Fund (as a percentage
of Contribution less Service Tax and/or other taxes, if any) and is used to meet Our direct
distribution cost including agent’s commission, and management expenses.
4.2 If the Contribution is paid on annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis and in the event this
Certificate is surrendered or terminated due to any provisions before the date of the next
Contribution due, the Upfront Charge (other than the first year Upfront Charge) less actual
expenses incurred will be refunded.
4.3 Management expenses include Stamp Duty of Ringgit Malaysia ten (RM10).
5. TABARRU’
5.1 We will deduct the Tabarru’ from the Contribution based on the payment mode selected at the
beginning of each Contribution due.
5.2 Tabarru’ amount equals to the remaining contribution paid after Upfront Charge will be placed
into Tabarru’ Fund using the following formula:
Tabarru’ = Contribution Paid x Allocation Rate
6.1 We may vary the Contribution, Tabarru’ rates and other charges ("Rates and Charges")
under this Certificate by giving at least three (3) months’ advance written notice (“Notice
Period”) to You in accordance with the ‘Notices and Correspondence’ Clause. Any revision
whether to increase or decrease the Rates and Charges will take effect on the Certificate
Anniversary immediately following the expiry of the Notice Period, unless and otherwise you
disagree in writing and inform us within the Notice Period of your intention to surrender or
terminate this Certificate.
6.2 The revised Contribution will follow the allocation rate as specified in Takaful Schedule B of
this Certificate according to the Certificate Year.
7.1 You are allowed up to thirty (30) days from each of the Contribution due dates to pay for Your
subsequent Contributions under this Certificate (“the Grace Period”).
7.2 If any claim occurs during the Grace Period, any amount of indebtedness under this
Certificate will be deducted from the claim proceeds payable to You.
7.3 Upon expiry of the Grace Period, this Certificate will lapse.
8. REINSTATEMENT
8.1 If this Certificate is terminated due to lapse, You may reinstate this Certificate within twelve
(12) months from the date of termination, at Our discretion and subject to the following
conditions:
8.1.1 Your written application for reinstatement is received by Us;
8.1.2 the Person Covered is within the age limit as determined by Us at the time of
reinstatement;
8.1.3 Your justification to be covered is satisfactory and accepted by Us;
8.1.4 You must pay all outstanding contributions to Us; and
8.1.5 any other conditions that We may need to impose.
8.2 We will approve, reject or impose additional conditions in writing on Your application for the
reinstatement at Our discretion.
8.3 If there is any Misrepresentation made in Your application for reinstatement and where this
Certificate has been in effect for two (2) years or less from the date of reinstatement, We
may, at Our discretion, void the Certificate if the misrepresentation is classified as follows:-
8.3.1 a deliberate or reckless Misrepresentation; or
8.3.2 a careless or innocent Misrepresentation in which We would not have reinstated this
Certificate; or
8.3.3 a careless or innocent Misrepresentation in which We would have reinstated this
Certificate.
8.4 If there is any Misrepresentation made in Your application for reinstatement and where this
Certificate has been in effect for more than two (2) years from the date of any reinstatement,
We may, at Our discretion, void the Certificate if the Misrepresentation is classified as a
deliberate or reckless Misrepresentation, in which We would not have reinstated this
Certificate.
8.5 If this Certificate is invalidated or void pursuant to Clause 8.4 above, Our liability shall be
limited to the refund of unearned Upfront Charge less expenses which may have been
incurred for the medical examination of the Person Covered as well as any indebtedness
under this Certificate. Investment Profit and/or Underwriting Surplus, if any, will be forwarded
to any charitable organisation(s) approved by Our Shariah Committee.
9. SURRENDER
You may surrender this Certificate and We will refund the following:
9.1 the unearned Upfront Charge from Our fund (other than the first year Upfront Charge). In the
event the Certificate is surrendered or terminated before the next Contribution date is due
and where the Contribution is paid annually, half-yearly or quarterly, the Upfront Charge less
actual expenses incurred will be refunded; and
9.2 the unexpired Tabarru’ from the Tabarru’ Fund. In the event the Certificate is surrendered
before the next Contribution date is due and where the Contribution is paid annually, half-
yearly or quarterly, the amount of Tabarru’ refund shall be equal to a percentage of Tabarru’
contribution based on the duration of the Certificate that has been inforced and contribution
payment mode.
This Certificate shall be terminated upon payment of the surrender value and all benefits and rights
under this Certificate shall cease.
10.1 Based on the Shariah concept of Tabarru’, You will donate a portion of Contribution into the
Tabarru’ Fund for the purpose of mutual help. Tabarru’ Fund is owned by a pool of
Participants and managed by Us for the purpose of claims payment on the events covered
under this Certificate.
10.2 Based on the Shariah contract of Mudharabah, You as capital provider appoint Us as
entrepreneur to undertake Shariah-compliant investment activities for the Tabarru’ Fund on
Your behalf. In return, We will share a predetermined percentage share of the investment
profit.
11.1 The Underwriting Surplus shall be calculated and distributed annually, after each financial
year.
11.2 Any Underwriting Surplus that is distributable will be determined after a suitable proportion of
it is held back for contingency purpose before it is shared between You and Us in the
proportion of 50% and 50% respectively.
11.3 Any unutilised amount of Underwriting Surplus held back for contingency purpose, will be
included in the calculation of the Underwriting Surplus for the next financial year.
11.4 The Underwriting Surplus (if any) will not be distributed if in Our judgement, the surplus
should remain in the Tabarru’ Fund to maintain the ability to meet future liabilities or to meet
Your reasonable expectations not specifically provided for in Our actuarial valuation.
11.5 In the event of any deficit from the Tabarru’ Fund, there will be no Underwriting Surplus
distribution for the respective financial year. Under such circumstance, the deficit will be first
funded by the amount allocated for contingency purposes. If the Tabarru’ Fund is still in
deficit, the Qard will be arranged. The Qard will be carried forward to the following financial
year and any surplus will be used to pay off Qard (if any) to Us before it is being distributed.
12.1 Any Investment Profit or Investment Loss from the Tabarru’ Fund shall be calculated and
distributed annually, after each financial year.
12.2 Any Investment Profit from the Tabarru’ Fund based on Mudharabah concept will be shared
among the participants and Us in the proportion of 50% and 50% respectively. Your allocated
amount for You will be credited into Your bank account (net of tax).
12.3 Any Investment Loss in the Tabarru’ Fund will be carried forward and accounted for before
arriving at the Underwriting Surplus (or deficit) on the next financial year.
13.1 While this Certificate is inforce and subject to the terms and conditions, upon receipt and
approval of due proof such as original bills, receipts and/or other evidence satisfactory to Us
that the Person Covered is confined to a Hospital for Medically Necessary services and/or
treatments due to Illness or Injury or is receiving Medically Necessary services and/or
treatments in relation to any Covered Benefits as described in Clause 15.3 below, We shall,
after applying the appropriate limit for each Covered Benefit, the Overall Annual Limit and
any Coordination of Benefits as specified in Clause 16.11 below, pay the balance of the
Eligible Expenses, if any, from the Tabarru’ Fund, as provided under this Certificate for:
(a) Illness which existed or was diagnosed after the Waiting Period; or
(b) Injury which occurred on or after the Effective Date.
13.2 For the avoidance of doubt, no benefits shall be payable for:
13.2.1 any condition which existed or diagnosed:
13.2.1.1 during the Waiting Period; or
13.2.1.2 after the expiry of the Waiting Period but which is related to a condition
which existed or diagnosed during the Waiting Period; or
13.2.2 any sign or symptom existed before or during the Waiting Period which would prompt
a reasonable person to seek medical care or attention, though the resulting diagnosis
may occur before or after the expiry of the Waiting Period.
13.3 In addition, a claim as described in Clauses 13.2.1 or 13.2.2 above will not be admissible
only because notification of the said claim was given to Us after the expiry of the Waiting
Period.
14. DEDUCTIBLE
Eligible Expenses incurred for all Covered Benefits accumulated in any Certificate Year as the case
may be, are subject to the Deductible per Any One Disability whereby You will be responsible for
paying the Deductible amount as stated in the Schedule of Benefits. We will reimburse the balance of
the Eligible Expenses in excess of the Deductible during any Certificate Year, subject to Clause 16.
11 (Coordination of Benefits) and the Overall Annual Limit below.
Limit for a particular Certificate Year has been fully exhausted, all coverage on the Person
Covered shall immediately cease to be payable for that remaining Certificate Year.
For the avoidance of doubt, if Intensive Care Unit benefit is payable for a
confinement period, no Hospital Room and Board benefit shall be payable for the
same confinement period.
In addition to the exclusion of Pre-existing Illness, this benefit shall not be payable
for any Person Covered who had been diagnosed as a cancer patient and/or is
receiving cancer treatment prior to the Effective Date.
Such treatment (dialysis including consultation, examination tests and take home
drugs) must be received at the Outpatient department of a Hospital or a registered
dialysis treatment centre immediately following discharge from Hospital.
In addition to the exclusion of Pre-existing Illness, this benefit shall not be payable
for any Person Covered who has developed chronic renal diseases and/or is
receiving dialysis treatment prior to the Effective Date.
16. CONDITIONS
16.1 Assignee
An Assignee under the Certificate shall not be entitled to any benefit payable under this
Certificate.
If at the correct age, the Person Covered would not have been eligible for cover under this
Certificate, no benefit shall be payable and only Tabarru’ which have been deducted will be
credited back into the Tabarru’ Fund.
Failure to furnish such notice within the time allowed shall not invalidate any claim if
it is shown not to have been reasonably possible to furnish such notice and that
such notice was furnished as soon as was reasonably possible.
16.12.2 The Person Covered shall immediately procure and act on proper medical advice
and We shall not be held liable in the event a treatment or service becomes
necessary due to failure of the Person Covered to do so.
16.12.3 All claims must be submitted to Us within thirty (30) days of completion of the
events for which the claim is being made. Claims are not deemed complete and
Eligible Expenses are not payable unless all bills for such claims have been
submitted and agreed upon by Us. Only actual costs incurred shall be considered
for reimbursement. Any variation or waiver of the foregoing shall be at Our sole
discretion.
16.14 Alterations
We reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions of this Certificate by giving thirty (30)
days’ advance written notice in accordance with ‘Notices and Correspondence’ clause of the
Privileges and Conditions, and such amendment shall be applicable from the next Certificate
Anniversary immediately following the expiry of the thirty (30) days’ advance written notice.
No alteration to this Certificate shall be valid unless authorised by Us and such approval is
endorsed thereon.
16.16 Subrogation
If We become liable for any payment under this Certificate, We shall be subrogated to the
extent of such payment to all the rights and remedies of the Person Covered against any
party and shall be entitled at its own expense to sue in the name of the Person Covered, the
Person Covered shall give or cause to be given to Us all such assistance in his/her power as
We shall require to secure the rights and remedies and at Our request shall execute or cause
to be executed all documents necessary to enable Us to effectively bring suit in the name of
the Person Covered.
17. EXCLUSIONS
17.1 We will not pay the Covered Benefits as stated in Clauses 15.3.1 to 15.3.18 under this
Certificate as a result of, including of any of the following whether directly or indirectly:
17.1.1 Pre-existing Illness as defined in Clause 1 above;
17.1.2 Specified Illnesses as defined in Clause 1 above;
17.1.3 any medical or physical conditions arising within the Waiting Period except for Injury;
17.1.4 plastic/cosmetic surgery, circumcision, eye examination, glasses, lens and refraction
or surgical correction of nearsightedness and farsightedness (Radial Keratotomy or
Lasik) and the use or acquisition of external prosthetic appliances or devices such as
artificial limbs, hearing aids, implanted pacemakers and prescriptions thereof;
17.1.5 dental conditions including dental treatment or oral surgery; except as necessitated
by Injury to sound natural teeth occurring in any Certificate Year and performed by
Dentist. In addition, expenses arising from placement of denture and prosthetic
services such as bridges, implants and crowns or their replacement will not be
payable;
17.1.6 private nursing, rest cures or sanitaria care, illegal drugs, intoxication (including but
not limited to alcohol and drugs), sterilization, venereal disease and its sequelae,
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) or ARC (AIDS Related Complex) and
HIV related diseases, and any communicable diseases required quarantine by law;
17.1.7 any treatment or surgical operation for Congenital Conditions or deformities including
hereditary conditions;
17.1.8 pregnancy and its complications, child birth (including surgical delivery and any
surgical or non surgical procedure of the female reproductive system during surgical
delivery), miscarriage, abortion and prenatal or postnatal care and surgical,
mechanical or chemical contraceptive methods of birth control or treatment pertaining
to infertility. Erectile dysfunction and tests or treatment related to impotence or
sterilization;
17.1.9 Hospitalisation primarily for investigatory purposes, diagnosis, x-ray examination,
general physical or medical examinations, not incidental to treatment or diagnosis of
a covered Disability or any treatment which is not Medically Necessary and any
preventive treatments, preventive medicines or examinations carried out by a
Physician, and treatments specifically for weight reduction or gain;
17.1.10 suicide, attempted suicide or self-inflicted injury, while sane or insane;
17.1.11 war or any act of war, declared or undeclared, criminal or terrorist activities, active
duty in any armed forces, direct participation in strikes, riots and civil commotion or
insurrection;
17.1.12 ionising radiation or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear fuel or nuclear
waste from process of nuclear fission or from any nuclear weapons material;
17.1.13 expenses incurred for donation of any body organ by a Person Covered and cost of
acquisition of the organ including all costs incurred by the donor during organ
transplant and its complications;
17.1.14 investigations and treatment of sleep and snoring disorders, hyperhidrosis
treatment, hormone replacement therapy, stem cell therapy, PET scan and
alternative therapy such as treatment, medical service or supplies, including but not
limited to chiropractic services, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, bone
setting, herbalist treatment, massage, hyperbaric oxygen therapy or aromatherapy
or other alternative treatment;
17.1.15 care or treatment for which payment is not required or to the extent which is
payable by any other insurance companies/Takaful operators or indemnity covering
the Person Covered and disabilities arising out of duties of employment or
profession that is covered under a Workman’s Compensation Insurance Contract or
from either sources in respect in Injury or Illness or Disease for which the claim is
made;
17.1.16 psychotic, mental or nervous disorders, (including any neuroses and their
physiological or psychosomatic manifestations);
17.1.17 costs/expenses of services of a non-medical nature, such as television, telephones,
telex services, broadband services, electricity bills for handphone charging, radios
or similar facilities, admission kit/pack and other ineligible non-medical items;
17.1.18 Sickness or Injury arising from racing of any kind (except for foot racing),
hazardous sports or activities that involve speed, height, high level of physical
exertion, highly specialized gear or spectacular stunts such as but not limited to
parachuting, sky-diving, scuba-diving, bungee jumping, water skiing, underwater
activities requiring breathing apparatus, winter sports, Professional Sports and
illegal activities. For the avoidance of doubt, “Professional Sports” means engaging
in any physical activity in a professional capacity or where the Person Covered
would or could earn income or remuneration from engaging in such activity;
17.1.19 engaging in aerial flights other than as a crew member or as a fare-paying
passenger of an International Airline operating on a regular scheduled route;
17.1.20 expenses incurred for gender change;
17.1.21 any Outpatient treatment not related to Inpatient treatment, except as provided
under this Certificate; or
17.1.22 charges which are not Reasonable and Customary Charges, or any surgery or
treatment which is not Medically Necessary, or charges in excess of Reasonable
and Customary Charges, or charges which are incurred for Hospitalisation, pre-
hospitalisation and/or post-hospitalisation after the Maturity Date.
17.1.23 any disability of the Person Covered has been caused by injuries arising:
17.1.23.1 in time of declared or undeclared war; or
17.1.23.2 while under orders for war like operations; or
17.1.23.3 while under restoration of public order during strikes, riots and civil
commotion; or
17.1.23.4 from the employment or training of the Person Covered in any Military or
Paramilitary branch of the Armed Services, Navy or Police organisation
of any country.
18. TERMINATION
18.1 This Certificate shall automatically be terminated on the earliest occurrence of the following
events:
18.1.1 on the Certificate Anniversary on which the Person Covered’s age is one hundred
(100) years next birthday; or
18.1.2 upon death of the Person Covered; or
18.1.3 when We receive Your request for termination of this Certificate in writing; or
18.1.4 on the Maturity Date; or
18.1.5 when the Certificate lapses, becomes void, is surrendered or is terminated in any
other manner.
18.2 We shall be entitled to terminate this Certificate immediately when a change in risk as stated
in Clause 16.4 above has, in Our opinion, rendered the Person Covered no longer protected
by 18.3 Any Tabarru’ deducted on this Certificate after its termination shall be credited
back into the Tabarru’ Fund.
19.1 You must prove the true age of the Person Covered to Us before We are required to pay any
benefit under this Certificate unless this information has been previously verified and
confirmed by Us to be correct.
19.2 We are entitled to adjust the surplus or profit allocated to, or reduces the contribution, under this
Certificate, according to the true age of the Person Covered if it was incorrectly stated in the
proposal for Family Takaful.
20.1 If the Takaful coverage is provided to a Person Covered other than Yourself, You shall have
Permissible Takaful Interest in the Person Covered at the time the contract of Takaful is
entered into and at the time the Takaful benefits are payable.
20.2 For the purpose of this Clause, You shall be deemed to have a Permissible Takaful Interest
in the Person Covered if the Person Covered is:
20.2.1 Your spouse or child;
20.2.2 Your ward under the age of majority at the time You entered into the contract of
Takaful;
20.2.3 Your employee; or
20.2.4 a person on whom he is wholly or partly dependent for maintenance or education at
the time he entered into the contract of Takaful.
This Certificate shall be terminated on the Maturity Date and all benefits and rights under this
Certificate shall cease.
22. SUICIDE
If the Person Covered, whether sane or insane, commits suicide within one (1) year from the Effective
Date or from the date of any reinstatement, whichever is later, this Certificate shall be void and Our
liability shall be limited to the refund of the total amount deducted for Tabarru’.
23. INDISPUTABILITY
23.1 We will not dispute the validity of this Certificate during the lifetime of the Person Covered
after two (2) years from the Effective Date, or from the date of any reinstatement, whichever
is later, unless there is fraud.
23.2 In the event that this Certificate is invalidated or void for any reason (except for the reason
specified under Clause 22 (Suicide) above), Our liability shall be limited to the refund of the
unearned Upfront Charge provided by You less expenses which may have been incurred for
the medical examination of the Person Covered as well as any indebtedness under this
Certificate. Investment Profit and/or Underwriting Surplus, if any, will be forwarded to any
charitable organisation(s) approved by Our Shariah Committee.
24.1 This Clause shall only apply if the duration of this Certificate is two (2) years or less from the
Effective Date.
24.2 We may, at Our discretion, void the Certificate in the event of any pre-contractual
Misrepresentation made by You on all Material Information in applying for this Certificate, if
the Misrepresentation made is classified as:
24.2.1 a deliberate or reckless Misrepresentation; or
24.2.2 a careless or innocent Misrepresentation, in which We would not have issued or
renewed this Certificate; or
24.2.3 a careless or innocent Misrepresentation, in which We would have issued or
renewed this Certificate.
24.3 If this Certificate is invalidated or void pursuant to Clause 24.2.1 above Our liability shall be
limited to the refund of the unearned Upfront Charge less expenses which may have been
incurred for the medical examination of the Person Covered as well as any indebtedness
under this Certificate. Investment Profit and/or Underwriting Surplus, if any, will be forwarded
to any charitable organisation(s) approved by Our Shariah Committee.
24.4 If this Certificate is invalidated or void pursuant to Clause 24.2.2 above, Our liability shall be
limited to the refund of the following, if any:
24.4.1 unearned Upfront Charge;
24.4.2 Tabarru’ (excluding Underwriting Surplus, if any); and
24.4.3 Investment Profit;
less expenses which may have been incurred for the medical examination of the Person
Covered as well as any indebtedness under this Certificate. Underwriting Surplus, if any, will
be forwarded to any charitable organisation(s) approved by Our Shariah Committee.
24.5 If this Certificate would have been issued or renewed pursuant to Clause 24.2.3 above, We
may, at Our discretion:
24.5.1 vary any of the terms and conditions of this Certificate and treat this Certificate as if
it had been issued or renewed on the varied terms and conditions; and
24.5.2 reduce proportionately the amount to be paid on a claim in accordance with Our
relevant policy at the material time.
You may make changes to Your nomination, if applicable, by informing to Us in writing. The change
will take effect from the date We receive the notice in writing from You.
We will only accept instructions, requests or notices when such forms, documents, information and
consents as required by Us are received.
This Certificate is free from restrictions as regards to residence, occupation and travel.
29.1 Any notice, request, instruction or correspondence to Us and You shall be in writing. Your
mailing address, email address or handphone number will be as stated in the proposal for
Family Takaful unless there is notification of any changes to Us.
29.2 Any notice, request, instruction or correspondence given by Us to You shall be conclusively
deemed to have been received as follows:
29.2.1 for personal delivery, on the day of delivery; or
29.2.2 for ordinary post, or pre-paid registered post, seven (7) days after the date of
posting, if posted to an address in Malaysia, and fourteen (14) days, if posted
outside of Malaysia; or
29.2.3 for delivery via email or short message services, on the day of delivery; or
29.2.4 for publishing in a local daily newspaper, on the day of publishing; or
29.2.5 for electronic posting on Our official website or other website, the later of the day of
electronic posting or the day of delivery of a separate notification to You of such
electronic posting via any effective means provided under the above Clauses 29.
2.1, 29.2.2, 29.2.3 or 29.2.4 respectively, as determined by Us from time to time.
29.3 With the conditions as stated in Clauses 29.1 and 29.2 above, in the case that any notice,
request, instruction or correspondence is returned undelivered to You after We have made at
least two (2) consecutive attempts at delivery, We may, at Our discretion, at Your own risk,
withhold all subsequent notice, request, instruction or correspondence until We have been
notified by You of Your new mailing address or email address or handphone number.
30.1 This Certificate shall be governed by the Laws of Malaysia and the Courts of Malaysia shall
have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of or in relation to this Certificate.
30.2 We shall have the right at any time, by giving advance written notice to You in accordance
with the ‘Notices and Correspondence’ clause, to amend the terms and conditions of this
Certificate in compliance with any legislative changes, statutory modifications or
amendments which may be enacted from time to time.
if providing the Takaful coverage or payment of such sum(s) would expose us to any sanction,
prohibition, restriction or contravention of any laws and/or regulations, administered by any
governmental, regulatory or competent authority, or any law enforcement in any country.
In the event whereby the amount payable under Your Certificate(s) in a calendar year amounts to
RM10 or below due to the lapse, surrender, termination or maturity of Your Certificate(s) (inclusive of
all products), We will channel such amount to any charitable organisation(s) approved by Our
Shariah Committee. However, if You disagree, You must submit a formal written request to Us.
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1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Endorsement, the following words or expressions, whenever mentioned in
this Endorsement, shall have the following meanings unless otherwise stated. Any word or
expression not specifically defined in this Endorsement shall have the same meaning as ascribed
to it in this Certificate:-
“Annexure” as referred to in this Endorsement means Annexure AHSM or AHMX (if any) which
is attached to this Certificate.
“Certificate” means the basic Certificate to which this Endorsement is attached.
“Pre-existing Illness” means disabilities in which the Person Covered has reasonable
knowledge of, prior to Rider Effective Date. A Person Covered may be considered to have
reasonable knowledge of a Pre-existing Illness where the condition is one for which:
(a) the Person Covered had received or is receiving treatment; or
(b) medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment has been recommended; or
(c) clear and distinct symptoms are or were evident; or
(d) its existence would have been apparent to a reasonable person in the circumstances.
“Commencement Date” refers to the Commencement Date shown in Takaful Schedule or
Takaful Schedule A, as the case may be.
“Rider Effective Date” refers to the Effective Date or date of inclusion of the Annexure if it has
been subsequently included in this Certificate or date of any reinstatement, whichever is the later.
“Serious Medical Condition” means a condition which in the opinion of Supreme Assist
constitutes a serious medical emergency requiring urgent remedial treatment to avoid death or
serious impairment to the Person Covered’s immediate or long term health prospects. The
seriousness of the medical condition will be judged within the context of the Person Covered’s
geographical location, the nature of the medical emergency and the local availability of
appropriate medical care or facility.
“Supreme Assist” under this Endorsement means the service provider(s) appointed by the
Takaful Operator to provide the Overseas and Domestic Emergency Medical Assistance Services
as described under Section 2 below.
2. DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS
The Takaful Operator has entered into an arrangement with Supreme Assist who upon request by
You and/or Person Covered will provide the following Overseas and Domestic Emergency
Medical Assistance Services to the Person Covered, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Certificate, including this Endorsement.
For the purpose of verification of eligibility for the following Overseas and Domestic Emergency
Medical Assistance Services, the Takaful Operator will issue a membership card to the Person
Covered. The Person Covered must always identify himself by stating his full name, Certificate
number and expiry date of the membership card.
2.2.1 The following services are applicable to the Person Covered within Malaysia but
outside his state of residence in Malaysia:
2.2.2 The following services are applicable to the Person Covered travelling outside his
state of residence in Malaysia for a period not exceeding one hundred and twenty
(120) consecutive days for any one trip.
3. CONDITIONS
In addition to other provisions of this Endorsement, the Takaful Operator will provide benefits as
stated in Section 2 subject also to the following conditions:
3.1 The services to be rendered by Supreme Assist to the Person Covered are purely on
arrangement basis, with the exception of services described in Sections 2.1.2.7, 2.1.2.8,
2.1.2.9, 2.1.2.10, 2.1.2.11, 2.2.2.1 and 2.2.2.2 above which are subject to the exclusions
stated in Section 4 below.
3.2 The Takaful Operator and Supreme Assist will not be responsible for any third party
expenses which will be Your responsibility and/or the responsibility of the Person Covered.
3.3 Supreme Assist will use its best effort to provide the Overseas and Domestic Emergency
Medical Assistance Services to the Person Covered in a timely and accurate manner and
will exercise care and diligence in providing the services. However, Supreme Assist does
not guarantee the quality of the services rendered and the final decision on use of such
services will be Your responsibility and/or the responsibility of the Person Covered. Supreme
Assist will not be responsible for any consequential loss to You and/or the Person Covered
resulting from the use of such services by the Person Covered or delay in communicating or
providing such services.
3.4 The total amount of costs and/or expenses incurred which are to be borne by Supreme
Assist in providing the services described in Sections 2.1.2.7, 2.1.2.8, 2.1.2.9, 2.1.2.10,
2.1.2.11, 2.2.2.1 and 2.2.2.2 above under this Certificate and all certificates (including
endorsements and annexures, if any) on the same Person Covered shall be limited to
RM500,000.
Under all circumstances, the Takaful Operator and Supreme Assist will not be responsible for any
damage, loss or injury to You and/or the Person Covered resulting from the usage of the
Overseas and Domestic Emergency Medical Assistance Services as decided by the Person
Covered.
4. EXCLUSIONS
The following treatments, events or conditions are specifically excluded under this Endorsement:
4.1 Pre-existing Illness as defined in Section 1 above, unless such Pre-Existing Illness had been
declared and stated in the Proposal Form and specifically accepted by the Takaful Operator
and duly endorsed;
4.2 Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation or costs not approved in advance and in
writing by Supreme Assist and/or not arranged by Supreme Assist. This exclusion will not
apply to emergency medical evacuation from remote or primitive areas which Supreme
Assist cannot be contacted in advance and delay might reasonably be expected to result in
loss of life or extreme prejudice to the Person Covered’s prospects;
4.3 Any event occurring when the Person Covered is within the territory of Malaysia, his usual
country of residence or home country (for Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance
Services) or within his state of residence in Malaysia (for Domestic Emergency Medical
Assistance Services);
4.4 Any expense if the Person Covered is travelling outside Malaysia or his usual country of
residence (for Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance Services) or outside his state of
residence in Malaysia (for Domestic Emergency Medical Assistance Services), which differs
from the advice of a medical practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment or
for rest and recuperation following any prior accident or illness;
4.5 Any expense if the Person Covered is not suffering from a Serious Medical Condition or if
the treatment can be reasonably delayed until the Person Covered returns to Malaysia or his
usual country of residence (for Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance Services) or his
state of residence in Malaysia (for Domestic Emergency Medical Assistance Services);
4.6 Any treatment or expense related to childbirth, pregnancy (except abnormal pregnancy or
vital complication of pregnancy which endangers the life of the mother and/or unborn
children) and in any event childbirth, miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) or pregnancy after
the sixth (6th) month;
4.7 Any expense related to sickness or injury arising from racing of any kind (except foot racing);
4.8 Any expense incurred for emotional, mental illness and psychiatric disorder as opposed to
physical and strictly medical reason;
4.9 Self-inflicted injury, suicide, drug addiction or abuse, alcohol abuse, sexually transmitted
diseases, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or any AIDS related conditions or
diseases;
4.10 Any treatment performed or ordered by a non-registered practitioner not in accordance with
the standard medical practice as defined in the country of treatment;
4.11 The cost of burial in the Person Covered’s home country;
4.12 Any expense resulting from participation in war, riot or civil commotion or any illegal act
resulting in imprisonment or while serving in a police or military unit;
4.13 Overseas and Domestic Emergency Medical Assistance Services or cost incurred on a
Person Covered who is more than sixty-five (65) years next birthday;
4.14 The cost of transporting the Person Covered by means of the Person Covered’s owned or
leased watercraft unless agreed in writing by Supreme Assist prior to the Rider Effective
Date.
5. ALTERATIONS
The Takaful Operator may amend the terms and conditions of this Endorsement by giving thirty
(30) days advance notice in writing by ordinary post to You at Your last known address in the
Takaful Operator’s records, and such amendment will be applicable from the next renewal of this
Certificate. No alteration to this Endorsement will be valid unless authorized by the Takaful
Operator and such approval is endorsed thereon.
6. CANCELLATION
This Endorsement is automatically cancelled on the date of termination of this Certificate or the
Annexure, whichever is earlier.
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1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Endorsement, the following words or expressions, whenever mentioned in this
Endorsement, shall have the following meanings unless otherwise stated. Any word or expression not
specifically defined in this Endorsemernt shall have the same meaning as ascribed to it in this
Certificate:-
2. DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS
We have entered into an arrangement with Supreme Assist who upon request by You and/or Person
Covered will make necessary arrangements with any one (1) member of the Panel to provide the
following Executive Second Opinion Service (“ESO Service”) to the Person Covered, subject to the
terms and conditions of the Certificate, including this Endorsement:
(A) File Review
The Panel will prepare a report, which will summarize the documentation of review data,
findings and observations and other treatment alternatives. In addition, the File Review will
include a recommendation for the medical necessity of a treatment plan, procedure, length of
stay, level of care, future discharge plan or ongoing services. Second surgical opinion issues
may also be addressed in the report.
(B) Tele-Consultation of Medical Opinion
After the receipt of the medical File Review as described in Section (A) above, the Person
Covered will be entitled for a free telephone medical consultation with the Panel for a period not
exceeding one (1) hour. The telephone medical consultation refers to a medical/surgical or
allied health telephonic discussion on a specific case with the Panel. Issues to be addressed
include medical necessity of treatment, appropriateness of site of treatment, proper length of
stay and discharge planning which are in addition to the requirements stated in the File Review
above.
Provided that:
2.1 The Person Covered is diagnosed under the Covered Condition after the Waiting Period.
2.2 ESO Service will not be provided on any Covered Condition for which:
2.2.1 any condition which existed or diagnosed:
2.2.1.1 during the Waiting Period; or
2.2.1.2 after the expiry of the Waiting Period but which is related to a condition which
existed or diagnosed during the Waiting Period; or
2.2.2 any sign and symptom existed before or during the Waiting Period which would prompt a
reasonable person to seek medical care or attention, though the resulting diagnosis may
occur before or after the expiry of the Waiting Period.
2.3 ESO Service for a Covered Condition described in Clause 2.2.1 and/or 2.2.2 above will not be
provided merely because Supreme Assist has been notified of such need after the expiry of the
Waiting Period.
2.4 ESO Service will be arranged for a Covered Condition under Covered Conditions (41) to (49) of
Clause 3 below if the Person Covered is diagnosed of any such Covered Conditions after the
Waiting Period and before he attains the age of twenty-one (21) years next birthday.
2.5 If the evidence or opinion of a consultant paediatrician is required for any of the Covered
Conditions (41) to (49) on a Person Covered over the age of fourteen (14) years next birthday,
the requirement for evidence or opinion of a consultant paediatrician may be substituted by that
of an appropriate attending medical practitioner at the sole discretion of Us or Supreme Assist.
For the purpose of verification of eligibility for the ESO Service, We will issue a membership card to
the Person Covered. The Person Covered must always identify himself by stating his full name,
certificate number and expiry date of the membership card.
(1) “Heart Attack – of Death of heart muscle, due to inadequate blood supply, that has
Specified Severity” resulted in all of the following evidence of acute myocardial infarction:
(2) “Stroke – Resulting Death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood supply, bleeding within
in Permanent the skull or embolization from an extra cranial source resulting in
Neurological Deficit permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms. The
with Persisting Clinical diagnosis must be based on changes seen in a CT scan or MRI and
Symptoms” certified by a neurologist. A minimum Assessment Period of three (3)
months applies.
(3) “Coronary Artery By- Refers to the actual undergoing of open-chest surgery to correct or treat
Pass Surgery” Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) by way of coronary artery by-pass
grafting.
For the above definition, the following are not covered:
(i) angioplasty;
(ii) other intra-arterial or catheter based techniques;
(iii) keyhole procedures; and
(iv) laser procedures.
(4) “Cancer – of Specified Any malignant tumour positively diagnosed with histological
Severity and Does Not confirmation and characterized by the uncontrolled growth of malignant
Cover Very Early cells and invasion of tissue. The term malignant tumour includes
Cancers” leukaemia, lymphoma and sarcoma.
(5) “Kidney Failure – End-stage kidney failure presenting as chronic irreversible failure of
Requiring Dialysis or both kidneys to function, as a result of which regular dialysis is initiated
Kidney Transplant” or kidney transplantation is carried out.
(6) “Fulminant Viral A sub-massive to massive necrosis (death of liver tissue) caused by
Hepatitis” any virus as evidenced by all of the following diagnostic criteria:
(i) a rapidly decreasing liver size as confirmed by abdominal
ultrasound;
(ii) necrosis involving entire lobules, leaving only a collapsed reticular
framework;
(iii) rapidly deteriorating liver functions tests; and
(iv) deepening jaundice.
Viral hepatitis infection or carrier status alone (inclusive but not limited
to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) without the above diagnostic criteria is
not covered.
(9) “Multiple Sclerosis” A definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis by a neurologist. The diagnosis
must be supported by all of the following:
(i) investigations which confirm the diagnosis to be Multiple Sclerosis;
and
(ii) multiple neurological deficits resulting in impairment of motor and
sensory functions occurring over a continuous period of at least six
(6) months; and
(iii) well documented history of exacerbations and remissions of said
symptoms or neurological deficits.
(10) “Primary Pulmonary A definite diagnosis of primary pulmonary arterial hypertension with
Arterial Hypertension substantial right ventricular enlargement established by investigations
– of Specified including cardiac catheterization, resulting in permanent physical
Severity”” impairment to the degree of at least Class III of the NYHA classification
of cardiac impairment.
The NYHA Classification of Cardiac Impairment for Class III and Class
IV means the following:
Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest
but less than ordinary activity causes symptoms.
Class IV: Unable to engage in any physical activity without
discomfort. Symptoms may be present even at rest.
(11) “Blindness – Permanent and irreversible loss of sight as a result of accident or illness
Permanent and to the extent that even when tested with the use of visual aids, vision is
Irreversible” measured at 3/60 or worse in both eyes using a Snellen eye chart or
equivalent test and the result must be certified by an ophthalmologist.
(12) “Heart Valve Surgery” The actual undergoing of open-heart surgery to replace or repair
cardiac valves as a consequence of heart valve defects or
abnormalities.
For the above definition, the following are not covered:
(i) repair via intra-arterial procedure; and
(ii) repair via key-hole surgery or any other similar techniques.
(14) “Surgery To Aorta” The actual undergoing of surgery via a thoracotomy or laparotomy
(surgical opening of thorax or abdomen) to repair or correct an aortic
aneurysm, an obstruction of the aorta or a dissection of the aorta. For
this definition, aorta shall mean the thoracic and abdominal aorta but
not its branches.
For the above definition, the following are not covered:
(i) angioplasty;
(ii) other intra-arterial or catheter based techniques;
(iii) other keyhole procedures; and
(iv) laser procedures.
(15) “Loss of Speech” Total, permanent and irreversible loss of the ability to speak as a result
of injury or illness. A minimum Assessment Period of six (6) months
applies. Medical evidence to confirm injury or illness to the vocal cords
to support this disability must be supplied by an Ear, Nose, and Throat
specialist.
(17) “Third Degree Burns – Third degree (i.e. full thickness) skin burns covering at least twenty
of Specified Severity” percent (20%) of the total body surface area.
(19) “Terminal Illness” The conclusive diagnosis of a condition that is expected to result in
death of the Participant / Person Covered within twelve (12) months.
The Participant / Person Covered must no longer be receiving active
treatment other than that for pain relief. The diagnosis must be
supported by written confirmation from an appropriate specialist and
confirmed by Our appointed doctor.
(20) “Motor Neuron A definite diagnosis of motor neuron disease by a neurologist with
Disease – Permanent reference to either spinal muscular atrophy, progressive bulbar palsy,
Neurological Deficit amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or primary lateral sclerosis. There must be
with Persisting Clinical permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms.
Symptoms”
(21) “HIV Infection Due To Infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through a blood
Blood Transfusion” transfusion, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(i) the blood transfusion was medically necessary or given as part of a
medical treatment;
(ii) the blood transfusion was received in Malaysia or Singapore after
the commencement of the Certificate;
(iii) the source of the infection is established to be from the institution
that provided the blood transfusion and the institution is able to
trace the origin of the HIV tainted blood;
(iv) the Person Covered does not suffer from haemophilia; and
(v) the Person Covered is not a member of any high risk groups
including but not limited to intravenous drug users.
(22) “Parkinson's Disease A definite diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease by a neurologist where all
– Resulting in the following conditions are met:
Permanent Inability to (i) cannot be controlled with medication;
Perform Activities of (ii) shows signs of progressive impairment; and
Daily Living” (iii) confirmation of the permanent inability of the Person Covered to
perform without assistance three (3) or more of the Activities of
Daily Living.
(23) “End-Stage Liver End-stage liver failure as evidenced by all of the following:
Failure” (i) permanent jaundice;
(ii) ascites (excessive fluid in peritoneal cavity); and
(iii) hepatic encephalopathy.
(24) “End-Stage Lung End-stage lung disease causing chronic respiratory failure. All of the
Disease” following criteria must be met:
(i) the need for regular oxygen treatment on a permanent basis;
(ii) permanent impairment of lung function with a consistent Forced
Expiratory Volume (FEV) of less than 1 liter during the first second;
(iii) shortness of breath at rest; and
(iv) Baseline Arterial Blood Gas analysis with partial oxygen pressures
of 55mmHg or less.
(25) Major Head Trauma – Physical head injury resulting in permanent functional impairment
Resulting in verified by a neurologist. The permanent functional impairment must
Permanent Inability to result in an inability to perform at least three (3) of the Activities of Daily
Perform Activities of Living. A minimum Assessment Period of three (3) months applies.
Daily Living”
(26) “Chronic Aplastic Irreversible permanent bone marrow failure which results in anaemia,
Anemia - Resulting in neutropenia and thrombocytopenia requiring at least two (2) of the
Permanent Bone following treatments:
Marrow Failure” (i) regular blood product transfusion;
(ii) marrow stimulating agents;
(iii) immunosuppressive agents; or
(iv) bone marrow transplantation.
(27) “Muscular Dystrophy” The definite diagnosis of a Muscular Dystrophy by a neurologist which
must be supported by all of the following:
(i) clinical presentation of progressive muscle weakness;
(ii) no central/ peripheral nerve involvement as evidenced by absence
of sensory disturbance; and
(iii) characteristic electromyogram and muscle biopsy findings.
No benefit will be payable under this Covered Event before the Person
Covered has reached the age of twelve (12) years next birthday.
(28) “Benign Brain Tumor – A benign tumour in the brain or meninges within the skull, where all of
of Specified Severity” the following conditions are met:
(i) it is life threatening;
(ii) it has caused damage to the brain;
(iii) it has undergone surgical removal or has caused permanent
neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms; and
(iv) its presence must be confirmed by a neurologist or neurosurgeon
and supported by findings on MRI, CT or other reliable imaging
techniques.
(31) “Brain Surgery” The actual undergoing of surgery to the brain under general
anaesthesia during which a craniotomy (surgical opening of skull) is
performed.
(32) “Bacterial Meningitis - Bacterial meningitis causing inflammation of the membranes of the
Resulting in brain or spinal cord resulting in permanent functional impairment. The
Permanent Inability to permanent functional impairment must result in an inability to perform
Perform Activities of at least three (3) of the Activities of Daily Living. A minimum
Daily Living” Assessment Period of thirty (30) days applies.
(33) “Serious Coronary The narrowing of the lumen of Right Coronary Artery (RCA), Left
Artery Disease” Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) and Circumflex Artery (not inclusive
of their branches) occurring at the same time by a minimum of sixty
percent (60%) in each artery as proven by coronary arteriography
(non- invasive diagnostic procedures are not covered). A narrowing of
sixty percent (60%) or more of the Left Main Stem will be considered
as a narrowing of the Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) and
Circumflex Artery. This Covered Event is payable regardless of
whether or not any form of coronary artery surgery has been
performed.
(34) “Apallic Syndrome” Universal necrosis of the brain cortex, with the brainstem remaining
intact. Diagnosis must be confirmed by a Consultant Neurologist.
(35) “AIDS Cover of Infection by any Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) only if the
Medical Staff” Person Covered is a Medical Staff as defined below, and that such
infection was considered by the medical authorities involved to be
caused by a needlestick/sharp instrument injury or by exposure to
blood or bloodstained body fluid which occurred after the
commencement of this Medical Cover. The accident must have
occurred whilst the Person Covered was following his normal
occupational duties and reported in accordance with the established
occupational procedures for such accidents. The Person Covered
must, within 5 days of the accident have undergone a blood test
indicating the absence of HIV or its antibodies but a further blood test
performed within 6 months of the accident must indicate the presence
of HIV or its antibodies after the commencement of this Medical Cover.
“Medical Staff” is defined as Doctors (General Physicians and
Specialists), nurses, laboratory technicians, dentists (surgeons and
nurses), ambulance workers who are working in the medical centre or
hospital or dental clinics/polyclinics in Malaysia.
(38) “Medullary Cystic A progressive hereditary disease of the kidney characterized by the
Kidney” presence of cysts in the medulla, tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis
with the clinical manifestations of anaemia, polyuria and renal loss of
sodium, progressing to chronic kidney failure. Diagnosis must be
supported by a renal biopsy.
The NYHA Classification of Cardiac Impairment for Class III and Class
IV means the following:
Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest but
less than ordinary activity causes symptoms.
Class IV: Unable to engage in any physical activity without discomfort.
Symptoms may be present even at rest.
(40) “Systemic Lupus A definite diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus confirmed by a
Erythematosus With rheumatologist.
Severe Kidney
Complications” For this definition, the Covered Event is payable only if it has resulted
in Type III to Type V Lupus Nephritis as established by renal biopsy.
Other forms such as discoid lupus or those forms with only
haematological or joint involvement are not covered.
(42) “Glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome, which has continued for
with Nephrotic a period of at least six (6) months, with or without intervening periods
Syndrome” of remission. The diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome must be made by a
qualified paediatrician, acceptable to Us and who should confirm that
a treatment regimen appropriate to the clinical presentation has been
followed throughout the period to which the syndrome relates.
4. CONDITIONS
In addition to other provisions of this Endorsement, We will provide benefits as stated in Clause 2
subject to the following conditions:
4.1 The services to be rendered by Supreme Assist to the Person Covered are purely on
arrangement basis.
4.2 We and Supreme Assist will not be responsible for any third party expenses which will be Your
responsibility and/or the responsibility of the Person Covered. To avoid any doubts, third party
expenses stated above shall include but is not limited to the cost incurred pertaining to surface
transportation, medical care during transportation, accommodations, communications and all
other ancillary charges incurred by the Person Covered in seeking the ESO Service.
4.3 Supreme Assist will use its best efforts to provide the ESO Service to the Person Covered in a
timely and accurate manner and will exercise care and diligence in selecting the Panel.
However, Supreme Assist does not guarantee the quality of the Panel.
4.4 Eligibility for the ESO Service shall not be construed as an automatic admission of claim by Us
for payment of any other benefits under the Medical Cover and all other certificates (including
endorsements and annexures, if any) on the same Person Covered.
4.5 The usage of the ESO Service as stipulated in Section 2 (A) and (B) above on any one Person
Covered shall be limited to:
4.5.1 one (1) time on any one Covered Condition in any one Certificate Year; and
4.5.2 three (3) times in total under the Certificate and all certificates on the same Person
Covered.
Under all circumstances, We and Supreme Assist will not be responsible for any damage, loss or
injury to You and/or the Person Covered resulting from the usage of the ESO Service as decided by
the Person Covered.
5. EXCLUSIONS
ESO Service will not be provided for any of the following services, products and conditions:
5.1 Diagnosis of a Covered Condition as a result of Pre-existing Illness, unless such Pre-Existing
Illness had been declared and stated in the Proposal Form and specifically accepted by Us and
duly endorsed;
5.2 Any Covered Condition resulting directly or indirectly, to any medical or physical anomalies
existed at the time of birth or manifested the symptoms later after birth, or neo-natal physical
abnormalities developing within six (6) months from the time of birth. This will include all types of
hernias and epilepsy except when caused by a trauma, which occurred after the
Commencement Date or Rider Effective Date;
5.3 ESO Service or costs not approved in advance and in writing by Supreme Assist and/or not
arranged by Supreme Assist;
5.4 Any Covered Condition resulting directly or indirectly from self-inflicted injuries, while sane or
insane.
6. ALTERATIONS
We may amend the terms and conditions of this Endorsement by giving a thirty (30) days advance
notice in writing to You, and such amendment will be applicable from the next renewal of this Medical
Cover. No alteration to this Endorsement will be valid unless authorized by Us and such approval has
been endorsed.
7. CANCELLATION
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