Healthy Living
The link between gluten and autoimmune disease
Is there a link between gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and autoimmune diseases such as type
9th July 2019
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Healthy Living
Gluten and allergies – is there a link?
Could you be allergic to the gluten in bread and other foods that contain the protein?
5th July 2019
Healthy Living
Is ‘gluten free’ really better?
What exactly does the term “gluten free” on food labels mean?
2nd July 2019
Healthy Living
Insomnia – an epidemic of our times
It is estimated that only 70% of people get enough sleep at night.
28th June 2019
Healthy Living
Effects of sleep deprivation on your daily life
The human body needs at least seven to nine hours of sleep.
21st June 2019
Healthy Living
Sleep apnoea… a not-so-silent killer
American actress Carrie Fisher, famous for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, died of a heart
18th June 2019
Healthy Living
Do you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding)?
Ever wondered about what the long-term effects of chronic bruxism (teeth grinding) could be on the shape of your face?
14th June 2019
Healthy Living
How long do you have to wait after drinking before driving?
You are at a party and have had a few drinks. How long does it take to sober up?
7th June 2019
Healthy Living
How much can you drink and still drive?
The legal blood alcohol limit in South Africa is 0.05 g of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
4th June 2019
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
Commission for medical aid brokers
Ever wondered who pays the monthly commission for medical aid brokers?
5th November 2016
Industry News
Company medical aid schemes for employees
Members of medical schemes in South Africa, whether they are individual members or belong to company medical aid schemes, are
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical aid schemes – how do late joiner penalties work?
How do Late Joiner Penalties work when you join a medical aid scheme in South Africa? The Medical Schemes Act
5th November 2016
Industry News
VIP Patient on affordable medical aid
A heavily pregnant lady arrived at hospital admissions wanting to be admitted.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Silly Season never ends
2015 has started badly with the senseless death of innocent people in Paris – some of whom were merely expressing
5th November 2016
Industry News
Hospital Plans in South Africa (2015)
Choosing one of the hospital plans in South Africa for you and your family can be a daunting task.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical Scheme Contribution Increases 2015
There are approximately 3.9 million people that are fortunate enough to belong to a medical scheme in South Africa.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Mediese Skemas – Makelaars Kommissie-verdiense
Mediese fonds makelaars en hul kommissie-verdienste bly steeds ietwat van ‘n “warm besprekingspunt” te wees.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical aid membership and your broker
Medical aid broker commission continue to be something of a “hot topic”.
5th 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