Industry News
SURVEY: Willingness to pay for primary health care services
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) established a Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) Costing Committee. The Committe was established to cost
27th July 2020
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Healthy Living
How inflammation hurts your body
Did you know that inflammation plays a role in cancer, heart disease and diabetes?
20th July 2020
Healthy Living
Is ASPARTAME a safe sugar substitute?
Although food safety authorities consider aspartame to be safe, it is one of the most controversial sweeteners in the world.
13th July 2020
Good2Know
Why do we dream?
The question of why we dream has fascinated scientists and philosophers for thousands of years.
29th May 2020
Healthy Living
Fight COVID-19 and other diseases with a strong immune system
Can you really boost your immune system to fight COVID-19 and other diseases?
25th May 2020
Health tips
Anemia – symptoms, causes and recommendations
Anemia is not a disease, but rather a symptom of various other health problems. Anemia can be temporary or long
15th May 2020
Scheme benefits
Important Notice To Members: COVID-19 Lockdown
What does President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a 21-day lockdown mean for Genesis members?
26th March 2020
Healthy Living
Fortnite: A 12-point battle plan for parents
Games are here to stay. Children and teens will find a way to play, whether it’s Fortnite or the next
6th March 2020
Healthy Living
Fortnite: Why your child cannot get enough
Fortnite is an online game that has spread like wildfire all over the world.
3rd March 2020
Healthy Living
Sleep apnoea… a not-so-silent killer
American actress Carrie Fisher, famous for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, died of a heart
18th June 2019
Healthy Living
Do you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding)?
Ever wondered about what the long-term effects of chronic bruxism (teeth grinding) could be on the shape of your face?
14th June 2019
Healthy Living
How long do you have to wait after drinking before driving?
You are at a party and have had a few drinks. How long does it take to sober up?
7th June 2019
Healthy Living
How much can you drink and still drive?
The legal blood alcohol limit in South Africa is 0.05 g of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
4th June 2019
Healthy Living
Can you go to jail for drunk driving?
YES – you can definitely go to jail for drunk driving. And it could be for a lot longer than
31st May 2019
Healthy Living
Tripping over your ‘Emotional Clutter’ – Five Types to Spot
We all have some emotions that we do not always deal with effectively. These emotions can affect our lives in
24th May 2019
Healthy Living
Declutter your home for peace of mind
Ever looked around yourself and felt a wave of stress and anxiety about all the ‘stuff’ around you?
21st May 2019
Healthy Living
“Emotional clutter” – rubble that hinders an intentional life
Our health is affected by our psycho-social well-being.
17th May 2019
Healthy Living
Quit smoking: Making the case for hypnosis
Your brain and subconscious trick you into believing that smoking is enjoyable.
14th May 2019
Industry News
Silly Season never ends
2015 has started badly with the senseless death of innocent people in Paris – some of whom were merely expressing
5th November 2016
Industry News
Hospital Plans in South Africa (2015)
Choosing one of the hospital plans in South Africa for you and your family can be a daunting task.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Mediese Skemas – Makelaars Kommissie-verdiense
Mediese fonds makelaars en hul kommissie-verdienste bly steeds ietwat van ‘n “warm besprekingspunt” te wees.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical aid membership and your broker
Medical aid broker commission continue to be something of a “hot topic”.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical Scheme Increases 2015
Genesis Medical Scheme’s 2015 average contribution increase is once again at an all time low of only 5.3%*.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Be clever when it comes to medical aid tariffs
Since July 2010 with the demise of the National Health Reference Price List (NHRPL), there has been no uniform standard
5th November 2016
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
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
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