HLB launches Hong Leong Medi Saver

Up to RM1.2 million lifetime limit from as low as RM0.32 per day

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) officially launched its first standalone medical plan known as the Hong Leong Medi Saver. Hong Leong Medi Saver offers customers acomprehensive medical and surgical plan, which provides financial resources for medical treatment or surgical intervention. It also provides daily cash ifhospitalized, outpatient cancer treatment, outpatient kidney dialysis treatment and, emergency evacuation and repatriation funds. It offers guaranteedrenewal until age 99 and comes with an annual limit of up to RM240,000, but more importantly, a high lifetime limit of up to RM1,200,000.

According to Ms. Moey Tan, HLB's Chief Operating Officer, Personal Financial Services, "We have been working with Hong Leong Assurance (HLA) to come upwith an affordable plan which suits everyone. This plan is one of the most competitive and comprehensive in the market as it is affordable, offerscustomers with a high lifetime limit and has a guaranteed renewal up to age 99".

Ms. Tan further adds, "Many of us think that our current insurance policies or those who have free coverage from their employer are sufficient to coveroneself. However, their existing medical limits may be insufficient to cover major medical expenses.

We continuously build more value in our products to suit the current economic situation. Our objective is to help our customers manage additional expensesincurred in cases of medical emergencies."

With the rising costs of medical treatments, i.e. cancer treatments which range between RM750 to RM10,000 and kidney dialysis which range between RM1,000to RM2,000 per day, Hong Leong Medi Saver serves to assist customers in their time of need.

Customers who purchase the Hong Leong Medi Saver have the flexibility to choose the coverage which they require. "We have 4 plans to offer, each with highmedical limits," said Ms Tan.

This unique and competitive plan is eligible to individuals as young as 1 month old up to 60 years old. Premium starts from as low as RM114 per annum whichworks out to less than RM0.32 per day. "This plan is affordable even in today's tough economic situation. For the peace of mind of customers, this plan isindeed value for money."

Hong Leong Medi Saver is underwritten by HLA and is exclusively distributed through HLB's extensive network of 186 branches nationwide.

For more information, visit any HLB's branches or log on to www.hlb.com.my

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Press Release - 20/04/2009