With the signing of the highly contested and controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May 2024, widespread and significant debate and controversy were sparked. Consequently, members
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is once again conducting an awareness survey amongst medical scheme members and beneficiaries. The survey is designed to gauge awareness about the services offered
Approximately 50% of South Africans constitute the middle class. They are not “poor”, nor are they “rich”. They are just “us” – normal people like you and me. And let’s
A hospitalisation plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article, we will take a closer look at the
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able to provide. A valid comment? “Yes, this is a valid
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us experience food cravings differently. Our cravings may come out of
Your tax burden could be significantly reduced if you have a dependant with a disability. Many South Africans living with disabilities are unaware of the tax benefits available to them.
What does Genesis MED-100 hospital plan offer that most don’t? It all started with a bet. Well, not really. It started when I had a little run-in with the Marketing
Does the size of a medical aid scheme matter? The only aspect about the size of a medical scheme that matters, is its ability to pay members’ claims. Put differently,
