Good2Know
Keep your electronic membership card updated
Genesis members are reminded to refresh their smartphone app with electronic membership card on a regular basis*.
27th February 2019
Genesis Medical Scheme Media
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Industry News
Non-disclosure – treating customers fairly
Remember Momentum’s initial rejection of widow Denise Ganas’s R2.4 million life insurance claim?
30th January 2019
Good2Know
Good-2-Know for 2019
Let’s kick off our good2know@genesis series this year on a positive note.
30th January 2019
Industry News
Cost of the top 10 Hospital Plans in South Africa in 2019
What will the top 10 hospital plans in SA cost in 2019?
12th November 2018
Scheme benefits
Genesis Medical Scheme announces a 5.5% average increase for 2019
Very good news for members of Genesis Medical Scheme!
8th October 2018
Industry News
NHI, Medical Schemes and the Health Commission
“Everybody’s talking”. Remember the song that was sung by Harry Nilsson in 1969?
3rd October 2018
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 3 of 3)
Have you read Parts 1 & 2 of our series on this topic?
24th August 2018
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 2 of 3)
Have you read Part 1 of our series on this topic?
24th August 2018
Good2Know
Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 1 of 3)
Understanding the funding role of medical schemes can be tricky.
24th August 2018
Blog
Is There a Disconnect Between Healthcare Consumer Needs and Medical Scheme Offerings?
In the healthcare space, there appears to be a disconnect between what consumers want and what medical schemes are able
18th October 2023
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
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
Good2Know
Help easing the 2020 exam burden for your child
Exam time can be very stressful for everyone in the family as your child is preparing for his / her
11th November 2020
Good2Know
Teenspeak: Decoding the Gen Z lingo
Decoding the way your teen speaks to her Gen Z friends on WhatsApp, Instagram, or Facebook is a tricky business.
11th August 2020
Good2Know
TikTok – a really, really bad trend
TikTok, a platform known for short dance and comedy videos beloved by members of Generation Z, has been downloaded some
5th August 2020
Good2Know
GENESIS MEMBERS – what to do during a medical emergency in lockdown
During the extended lockdown in South Africa, Genesis Medical Scheme is operating with reduced staff numbers on two shifts.
28th 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
Good2Know
OTC medicine and your child: know these dangers
Most people wrongly assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medicine they can buy without a prescription is relatively harmless.
14th February 2020
Good2Know
New smartphone app for Genesis members
We are delighted to inform all our members that a new version of our smartphone app has been registered with
2nd October 2019
Good2Know
Hospital admissions for Genesis members
None of us ever want to fall sick or be treated in a hospital.
11th April 2019
Good2Know
Keep your electronic membership card updated
Genesis members are reminded to refresh their smartphone app with electronic membership card on a regular basis*.
27th February 2019
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
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
Health tips
Tips and techniques for emotional decluttering
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.
28th May 2019
Health tips
How healthy is your braai?
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.
16th April 2019
Health tips
21st November 2016
Health tips
5th November 2016
Health tips
Should employees be sent home at the first sign of a flu or cold?
Flu, or influenza, is a viral illness that occurs predominantly in the winter.
5th November 2016
Health tips
Challenging teenager, or ADD?
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present
5th November 2016
Healthy Living
Eight ways to help reduce your food cravings
How often do you bow the knee to that intense and uncontrollable desire for a specific food(s)? All of us
16th May 2023
Healthy Living
What are the drink driving limit in South Africa? Penalties in South Africa.
Alcohol abuse and drunk driving in South Africa are the main contributing factors of road deaths in South Africa. Accidents
13th February 2023
Healthy Living
10 supplements that may stop food cravings and help you lose weight
You exercise regularly. You drink enough water. You’ve tried banting and fasting, yet you still can’t control your cravings. And,
9th February 2023
Healthy Living
Top 10 life-event stressors
A recent survey revealed that South Africans’ psychological and emotional stress levels have shot up by 56% since the start
7th November 2022
Healthy Living
Interesting Facts About Cucumbers
Who could have guessed that cucumbers have multiple health AND other interesting benefits!
11th August 2022
Healthy Living
How to tenderise meat with lemon juice
Make your braai as healthy as possible by using lemon juice to tenderise your meat. People have been roasting meat
22nd February 2022
Healthy Living
2nd February 2022
Healthy Living
What Health Research Tells Us About Fasting
Fasting has become a top trend and a nutrition buzzword in recent years, but what does health research tell us
16th November 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
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
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
Industry News
Why should doctors treat us for free?
Why is it then that we constantly moan about doctors’ fees and what they charge?
3rd November 2016
Industry News
Are medical schemes a rip-off?
Members of medical schemes generally fall into one of two groups – those that have claimed and those that are
3rd November 2016
Good2Know
What Are The Benefits Of Family Medical Aid Plans?
Family medical aid plans offer private healthcare cover, helping to ensure your loved ones can access the medical care they
15th April 2026
Industry News
Genesis Medical Increase 2026
4.7%: THE LOWEST MEDICAL AID INCREASE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2026 2026 Premium Increase We know times are tough right
16th October 2025
Scheme benefits
Not Every Cancer Qualifies as a PMB
This article examines the extent of medical schemes’ funding obligations for treatable vs non-treatable cancers. From a medical perspective, doctors
30th September 2025
Scheme benefits
Generous dental benefits for ALL Genesis members
Genesis Medical Scheme offers excellent financial cover for dentistry on all their benefit options. We all know that the benefits
10th March 2025
Scheme benefits
Cost of hospital plans in South Africa
A hospital plan will cover the cost of medically appropriate treatment and related expenses when a person is hospitalised. In this article,
7th November 2023
Scheme benefits
This Makes Genesis MED-100 Different From Other Hospital Plans
What does Genesis MED-100 hospital plan offer that most don’t? It all started with a bet. Well, not really. It
4th April 2023
Scheme benefits
This is the best value-for-money hospital plan money can buy
Genesis Medical Scheme offers the best hospital plan in South Africa. This was according to previous GTC Healthcare surveys. Take
24th March 2023
Scheme benefits
Generous dental benefits for Genesis members in 2022
The benefits of good dental health reach far beyond a fresh breath and a celebrity smile.
11th January 2022
Scheme benefits
Cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South Africa in 2022
In this article, we will take a closer look at the cost of the top 7 hospital plans in South
15th November 2021