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How medical aid fraud affects you – Part 2
Medical aid fraud can have many different faces and affects every member

Best hospital plan in South Africa
Earlier this year, we reported on the medical aid benchmarking conducted by Towers Watson, a leading international professional services company.

10 compelling reasons to join Genesis Medical Scheme
Credit: Freepik At Genesis we’re making it as easy as possible for you to select an affordable plan that’s tailored

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.

Medical scheme blues on Hellopeter.com
The customer is unhappy. Something went wrong and s/he is complaining. Loudly. Publicly.

Penny Wise, Pound Foolish? – Not always!
“I will tell you how to save money on your monthly contribution for a hospital plan without decreasing your benefits.”

The Role of the South African General Practitioner
How does the South African public, and more particularly the members of medical schemes, view our country’s general practitioners (GPs)?

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

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.

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.

Good-2-Know for 2019
Let’s kick off our good2know@genesis series this year on a positive note.

Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 3 of 3)
Have you read Parts 1 & 2 of our series on this topic?

Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 2 of 3)
Have you read Part 1 of our series on this topic?

Understand funding for hospital admissions (Part 1 of 3)
Understanding the funding role of medical schemes can be tricky.

What is the “Medical Aid Rate”?
Does “100% of Medical Aid Rate” mean your claims will be settled IN FULL…?

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

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

Tips and techniques for emotional decluttering
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.

How healthy is your braai?
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.

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.

Challenging teenager, or ADD?
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present

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

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

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,

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

Interesting Facts About Cucumbers
Who could have guessed that cucumbers have multiple health AND other interesting benefits!

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

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

Why do we crave sugar, and tips to beat the habit
Does munching sugary snacks often just makes you crave more sugary snacks?

What do the top 7 hospital plans in South Africa cost in 2020?
What do hospital plans in South Africa cost in 2020?

Genesis Medical Scheme announces the lowest contribution increase for 2020
Across the private healthcare industry in South Africa, members of medical schemes are bracing themselves for a 10% increase in

NHI – how could that affect you as a Genesis member?
On 8 August 2019, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize introduced the National Health Insurance Bill (“NHI Bill”) in the National Assembly.

Non-disclosure – treating customers fairly
Remember Momentum’s initial rejection of widow Denise Ganas’s R2.4 million life insurance claim?

Cost of the top 10 Hospital Plans in South Africa in 2019
What will the top 10 hospital plans in SA cost in 2019?

NHI, Medical Schemes and the Health Commission
“Everybody’s talking”. Remember the song that was sung by Harry Nilsson in 1969?

Medical scheme non-disclosure Part 2
Have you read part 1 of our series on Medical scheme non-disclosure?

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

Generous dental benefits for Genesis members in 2022
The benefits of good dental health reach far beyond a fresh breath and a celebrity smile.

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







