Media
Hypnosis for smokers now covered by medical aid for the first time
Nearly six million people around the world die of tobacco-related illnesses each year.
3rd 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
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
Health tips
Quitting Smoking with Hypnosis … What’s the Difference?
The statistics in favour of quitting smoking using hypnosis are staggeringly positive.
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
Media
Medical aid schemes – the muddy truth
Which are the best medical aid schemes in South Africa, and which ones are the worst?
3rd November 2016
Industry News
Member Benefit Explanation
The benefits on offer by each medical aid are set out in the scheme’s rules.
3rd November 2016
Industry News
Medical Scheme increases 2013
Wondering what other medical schemes increases for 2013 look like?
3rd November 2016
Media
Medical aid members suffer when hospitals or doctors overcharge
Medical aid members suffer when hospitals or doctors overcharge.
3rd November 2016
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
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
22nd July 2026
Good2Know
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
9th July 2026
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
Good2Know
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
3rd March 2026
Good2Know
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
28th May 2025
Good2Know
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.
7th May 2025
Good2Know
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
26th March 2025
Good2Know
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
17th March 2025
Good2Know
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
18th April 2023
Health tips
Quitting Smoking with Hypnosis … What’s the Difference?
The statistics in favour of quitting smoking using hypnosis are staggeringly positive.
3rd 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
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
1st March 2023
Industry News
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
22nd February 2023
Industry News
Is medical scheme membership expensive or, is private healthcare expensive?
Expensive medical scheme membership and expensive private healthcare in South Africa remain controversial topics.
7th July 2022
Industry News
SURVEY: CMS Brand Awareness Survey
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is conducting an awareness survey for medical scheme members and beneficiaries.
11th February 2022
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
Industry News
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – a different perspective
Medical scheme increases for 2021 – do you know what your actual premium increase will be?
23rd October 2020
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
Industry News
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
29th November 2019
Industry News
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
26th November 2019
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
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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