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Why is the cost of medical treatment so high?
With 2018 medical aid increases yet again upon all South Africans, times are certainly tough.
Genesis Private Choice – the right choice for you?
Our Private Choice hospital plan was recently rated as the top performing hospital plan in the open medical scheme market
New tax credits could reduce medical aid members
National Health Insurance (NHI) – a threat to medical aid members?
Critical details still missing on NHI
Will the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) for South Africa ever work…?
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.
Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credits
A Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credit (MTC) is a rebate which effectively reduces the normal tax a person pays.
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.
What Happens If My Medical Aid Claim Is Rejected Or Only Partially Paid?
A medical aid claim rejection can be frustrating, especially when you expected full payment from your scheme. Claims may be
What Should You Do Before A Planned Hospital Admission?
Before a planned hospital admission, Genesis members need to obtain a hospital admission reference number 72 hours prior to such
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
Are Family Hospital Plans Worth It?
Family hospital plans provide essential cover for unexpected medical events, offering peace of mind and financial protection. While they may
Affordable Medical Aid Options for Families in South Africa
Raising a family in South Africa comes with both joy and responsibility. One of the most important decisions any family
Medical Aid versus Health Insurance
Navigating healthcare funding options in South Africa can be overwhelming, especially for young families seeking affordable and reliable medical cover.
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
Best Medical Aid Plans for Young Professionals in South Africa
Finding the right medical aid plan as a young professional in South Africa can be overwhelming. With so many options
Tax and disability – are you claiming your full tax relief?
Your tax burden could be significantly reduced if you have a dependant with a disability. Many South Africans living with
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?
Understanding medical scheme fees and medical tax credits
Claiming medical expenses from SARS is easier than most people think. This article will have a look at what Medical
Pregnancy and medical aid – which one first?
Can you join a medical aid if you have just fallen pregnant? Importance of medical scheme membership and cover Most
Is medical scheme membership expensive or, is private healthcare expensive?
Expensive medical scheme membership and expensive private healthcare in South Africa remain controversial topics.
SURVEY: CMS Brand Awareness Survey
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is conducting an awareness survey for medical scheme members and beneficiaries.
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
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – a different perspective
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – do you know what your actual premium increase will be?
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
How does Genesis protect its members? (Part 2 of 2)
In the first of our series on this topic, we explained to our members how the legal and funding models
How does Genesis protect its members? (Part 1 of 2)
According to StatsSA, the number of South Africans on private medical schemes have stagnated in the region of 17% over
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,
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
The pro-ration of medical aid benefits
Many medical aid schemes have annual limits that apply to certain benefits.
Hospital Plan with Generous Dental Benefits 2016
Genesis Medical Scheme offers dentistry benefits on all their benefit options, including their hospital plans.
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