Medical schemes and member confidentiality
The parameters within which a medical scheme may disclose confidential information regarding its members are determined by law.
The 10 best to worst medical aids by complaints
Hellopeter.com needs no introduction.
Best hospital plan in South Africa
Earlier this year, we reported on the medical aid benchmarking conducted by Towers Watson, a leading international professional services company.
Genesis Medical Scheme announces lowest contribution increase for 2015
Genesis Medical Scheme is proud to announce, for the third consecutive year, the lowest medical aid contribution increase in the open schemes market.
Medical aid and freedom of choice
The recent threat by Julius Malema’s EFF members to withdraw from Parliament’s medical scheme has placed the spotlight on companies insisting that employees join a certain medical scheme.
Medical aid brokers – the commission model is wrong
Trying to choose the right medical aid scheme to join is just such a mission! The complexities of the industry make it a veritable mine field.
Why the size of your medical aid doesn’t matter
Many South Africans may be wondering whether their affiliation to their current medical scheme is still worthwhile.
Hypnosis for smokers now covered by medical aid for the first time
Nearly six million people around the world die of tobacco related illnesses each year.
Medical aid schemes – the muddy truth
Which are the best medical aid schemes in South Africa, and which ones are the worst?
Genesis announces an inflation beating 6.4% increase
Let’s face it. Our economic environment is tough and many SA household face overwhelming financial difficulties.
Medical aid members suffer when hospitals or doctors overcharge
Medical aid members suffer when hospitals or doctors overcharge.
Gym membership – an expensive free lunch?
Are you sacrificing your healthcare cover to have subsidised gym membership?