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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?

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.

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.

Genesis announces a mere 4.7% hike in 2017 premiums
Medical scheme increases for next year have been announced.

Cost of top 10 open medical scheme hospital plans in SA
What does it cost to be on one of the top hospital plans in SA?

Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits (Part 2)
Our previous article on prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs) highlighted some challenges medical schemes face about the the “pay in full”

Regulation 8 amendment… Protection for all
Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) were introduced to prevent unfunded dumping on the state and to improve efficiency and cash flow

Court ruling: is the cheapest cover all you need?
According to a recent judgement of the Supreme Court of Appeal, all medical schemes have to pay PMB benefits in

Why do medical aid plans have different cost structures?
Different strokes for different folks, but why is Peter paying R5 967 for his hospital plan, but Paul only R3

Designated Service Providers (DSPs) and Genesis Members
Genesis has Designated Service Provider (DSP) contracts with the Departments of Health in Gauteng, the Western Cape and the Northern

Generous Dentistry Benefits 2020
Genesis offers excellent financial cover for basic dentistry on all their benefit options.

Why name and shame your medical scheme?
Members of medical schemes generally fall into one of two groups – those that have claimed and those that are

Genesis Medical Scheme announces a 5.5% average increase for 2019
Very good news for members of Genesis Medical Scheme!

Medical aid contributions – what you need to know
Every person that joins a medical scheme enters into a legally binding contract.

Dental Cover on Genesis Medical Scheme 2019
Maintaining that perfect proverbial smile doesn’t come cheap.

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

Genesis Medical Scheme Launches Smartphone App
Genesis Medical Scheme has once again been at the forefront of putting its members in control of their medical aid

Comprehensive Medical Cover
When selecting a medical scheme benefit option, one of the most important considerations is the level of in-hospital (risk) cover





