Industry News
Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits
Most households have to manage a monthly budget. Special purchases (expenses) must be planned and must be less than the
4th November 2016
Media
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
4th November 2016
Industry News
Understand your Medical Scheme Rules
One of our members recently found themselves in the very unfortunate position where his / her spouse was involved in
4th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Understanding Prescribed Minimum Benefits
Members of medical aid schemes and/or their doctors often believe that a condition is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) when,
4th November 2016
Industry News
Medical aid scheme delivers real value for new members
Searching for a new medical aid scheme to join and where you can chat online with the scheme prior to
4th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Why don’t all medical aid schemes pay for preventative screening tests?
We all know that the good things in life are not for free. And certainly, there are no free lunches
4th November 2016
Industry News
Waiting Periods – Medical Aid Schemes
A Medical aid scheme in South Africa may impose certain waiting periods on new members and/or their dependants when joining
4th November 2016
Industry News
Blame the medical aid – a soft target
Every time that a medical aid claim is rejected or not paid in full it just has to be the
3rd November 2016
Media
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
3rd November 2016
Media
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.
3rd November 2016
Media
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.
3rd November 2016
Scheme benefits
The pro-ration of medical aid benefits
Many medical aid schemes have annual limits that apply to certain benefits.
3rd November 2016