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Genesis announces a mere 4.7% hike in 2017 premiums
Medical scheme increases for next year have been announced.
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Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits (Part 2)
Our previous article on prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs) highlighted some challenges medical schemes face about the the “pay in full”
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Regulation 8 amendment… Protection for all
Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) were introduced to prevent unfunded dumping on the state and to improve efficiency and cash flow
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Court ruling: is the cheapest cover all you need?
According to a recent judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal, all medical schemes have to pay PMB benefits in
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Why do medical aid plans have different cost structures?
Different strokes for different folks, but why is Peter paying R5 967 for his hospital plan, but Paul only R3
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What your medical aid broker should be doing for you
Every month a big chunk of your income goes into your medical scheme contribution.
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Part 3: Battle with PMB demystified
The issues and complexities around regulation 8 and section 29(1)(p) of the Medical Schemes Act (MSA) are difficult to understand.
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How medical aid fraud affects you – Part 2
Medical aid fraud can have many different faces and affects every member
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