Is a Hospital Plan Enough? A Guide for Young South Africans
Understanding the Difference Between a Hospital Plan and Full Medical Aid As a young professional in South Africa, you may
Understanding the Difference Between a Hospital Plan and Full Medical Aid As a young professional in South Africa, you may
Finding the right medical aid plan as a young professional in South Africa can be overwhelming. With so many options
With the signing of the highly contested and controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May 2024,
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is once again conducting an awareness survey amongst medical scheme members and beneficiaries. The
Approximately 50% of South Africans constitute the middle class. They are not “poor”, nor are they “rich”. They are just
A hospital plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article,
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us
Your tax burden could be significantly reduced if you have a dependant with a disability. Many South Africans living with
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
On 6 June 2017 the Constitutional Court of SA handed down a far reaching judgement in favour of Genesis.
Medical Scheme call centres should always strive to maintain the human touch in all the elements of their member interaction.
Understanding the Difference Between a Hospital Plan and Full Medical Aid As a young professional in South Africa, you may
Finding the right medical aid plan as a young professional in South Africa can be overwhelming. With so many options
Your tax burden could be significantly reduced if you have a dependant with a disability. Many South Africans living with
Exam time can be very stressful for everyone in the family as your child is preparing for his / her
Decoding the way your teen speaks to her Gen Z friends on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook is a tricky business.
TikTok, a platform known for short dance and comedy videos beloved by members of Generation Z, has been downloaded some
During the extended lockdown in South Africa, Genesis Medical Scheme is operating with reduced staff numbers on two shifts.
The question of why we dream has fascinated scientists and philosophers for thousands of years.
Most people wrongly assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medicine they can buy without a prescription is relatively harmless.
What can we learn from our Grandmothers – those fit, 1950’s housewives who never, ever stepped a foot in the
Anemia is not a disease, but rather a symptom of various other health problems. Anemia can be temporary or long
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.
Flu, or influenza, is a viral illness that occurs predominantly in the winter.
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us
Alcohol abuse and drunk driving in South Africa are the main contributing factors of road deaths in South Africa. Accidents
You exercise regularly. You drink enough water. You’ve tried banting and fasting; yet you still can’t control your cravings. And,
A recent survey revealed that South Africans’ psychological and emotional stress levels have shot up by 56% since the start
Who could have guessed that cucumbers have multiple health AND other interesting benefits!
Make your braai as healthy as possible by using lemon juice to tenderise your meat. People have been roasting meat
Fasting has become a top trend and a nutrition buzzword in recent years, but what does health research tell us
Does munching sugary snacks often just makes you crave more sugary snacks?
With the signing of the highly contested and controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May 2024,
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is once again conducting an awareness survey amongst medical scheme members and beneficiaries. The
Approximately 50% of South Africans constitute the middle class. They are not “poor”, nor are they “rich”. They are just
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
Does the size of a medical aid scheme matter? The only aspect about the size of a medical scheme that
What do medical aid scheme contribution increases look like in 2023? In 2021 and 2022 medical scheme increases were somewhat
Two types of insurance products that are often misunderstood, are “Medical Aid” or “Hospital Plan” versus “Hospital Cash Plan”. Difference
Which medical aid scheme is the best in SA? And which one is the worst? Well…. it depends on who
Claiming medical expenses from SARS is easier than most people think. This article will have a look at what Medical
A hospital plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article,
What does Genesis MED-100 hospital plan offer that most don’t? It all started with a bet. Well, not really. It
Genesis Medical Scheme offers the best hospital plan in South Africa. This was according to previous GTC Healthcare surveys. Take
Genesis Medical Scheme offers excellent financial cover for dentistry on all their benefit options. We all know that the benefits
The benefits of good dental health reach far beyond a fresh breath and a celebrity smile.
Popular misperception is that a “hospital plan” is not a “medical aid”, or that a more expensive plan with medical
In our previous article on how to avoid co-payments after a hospital admission, we focused on Designated Service Providers (“DSPs”)
Nobody can afford the burden of huge co-payments or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses after a hospital admission.
As from 1 August 2021, people over the age of 35 can now also register to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.