Scheme benefits
Avoid co-payments after a hospital admission – Part 2
In our previous article on how to avoid co-payments after a hospital admission, we focused on Designated Service Providers (“DSPs”)
30th July 2021
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Avoid co-payments after a hospital admission – Part 1
Nobody can afford the burden of huge co-payments or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses after a hospital admission.
29th July 2021
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Genesis members – where can you get your Covid-19 vaccination?
As from 1 August 2021, people over the age of 35 can now also register to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.
21st July 2021
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When providers charge unscrupulously high fees
Have you ever wondered just how some healthcare providers justify their unscrupulously high fees?
7th July 2021
Industry News
DIS-CHEM covid vaccination bookings available to all Genesis members
Dis-Chem has informed us that their Covid vaccination bookings portal is now live on their website. This bookings portal is
30th June 2021
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Understand your medical aid benefits – Breast cancer and mastectomies
The diagnosis of breast cancer can be a physical, emotional and psychological roller coaster, as one is just never prepared
23rd June 2021
Healthy Living
Why do we crave sugar, and tips to beat the habit
Does munching sugary snacks often just makes you crave more sugary snacks?
22nd April 2021
Health tips
Can household chores deliver the same results as exercise?
What can we learn from our Grandmothers – those fit, 1950’s housewives who never, ever stepped a foot in the
15th April 2021
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Is your trip to the Emergency Centre at a private hospital covered by medical aid?
When does your medical aid cover the cost of a visit to the Emergency Centre at a private hospital?
31st March 2021
Healthy Living
Best hair loss remedies
Hair loss can develop gradually over years, or it can happen abruptly. Depending on the underlying cause, it may only
13th September 2019
Healthy Living
Thyroid disease and hair loss
Thyroid disease and hair loss are often closely related and may be a sign that your thyroid isn’t working as
10th September 2019
Healthy Living
Ten best ways to manage your stress
That’s right – stress is going nowhere and you cannot hide from it; so best you learn how to manage
20th August 2019
Healthy Living
Niggly stress or major stress – which one can be fatal?
Highly stressed people are at greater risk of long-term health problems and premature death than those who are more chilled
15th August 2019
Healthy Living
Technostress – how do you handle it in the workplace?
Guard against techno-creep in the workplace, or else it can take over your life.
13th August 2019
Healthy Living
Is it mandatory to vaccinate your child?
Do South African parents have to vaccinate their children?
6th August 2019
Healthy Living
How do vaccines actually work?
Whether travelling abroad or taking extra precautions to stay healthy this winter, chances are that you’re considering vaccination.
2nd August 2019
Healthy Living
Sudden Death Syndrome, exercise and flu
Cardiac arrest (heart attack) is responsible for 75% of sudden deaths on the sports field.
30th July 2019
Healthy Living
Why you should take probiotics with antibiotics
In recent years, doctors have started to prescribe the use of probiotics together with all antibiotics.
26th July 2019
Blog
Constitutional Court Judgment in favour of Genesis
On 6 June 2017 the Constitutional Court of SA handed down a far reaching judgement in favour of Genesis.
26th June 2017
Industry News
Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credits
A Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credit (MTC) is a rebate which effectively reduces the normal tax a person pays.
22nd March 2017
Blog
Client centric call centres for medical aids a must
Medical Scheme call centres should always strive to maintain the human touch in all the elements of their member interaction.
13th February 2017
Industry News
Genesis announces a mere 4.7% hike in 2017 premiums
Medical scheme increases for next year have been announced.
21st November 2016
Industry News
Cost of top 10 open medical scheme hospital plans in SA
What does it cost to be on one of the top hospital plans in SA?
21st November 2016
Industry News
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”
5th November 2016
Industry News
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
5th November 2016
Industry News
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
5th November 2016
Industry News
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
5th November 2016
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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
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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
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The pro-ration of medical aid benefits
Many medical aid schemes have annual limits that apply to certain benefits.
3rd November 2016
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Hospital Plan with Generous Dental Benefits 2016
Genesis Medical Scheme offers dentistry benefits on all their benefit options, including their hospital plans.
15th October 2016
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Balancing the protection of medical schemes
Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) were introduced to prevent unfunded dumping on the state and to improve efficiency and cash flow for
15th October 2016