Industry News
5th November 2016
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Industry News
How medical aid fraud affects you – Part 2
Medical aid fraud can have many different faces and affects every member
5th November 2016
Industry News
5th November 2016
Media
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.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
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
5th November 2016
Health tips
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.
5th November 2016
Industry News
Medical scheme blues on Hellopeter.com
The customer is unhappy. Something went wrong and s/he is complaining. Loudly. Publicly.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
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.”
5th November 2016
Industry News
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)?
5th 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
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
15th April 2021
Health tips
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
15th May 2020
Health tips
Tips and techniques for emotional decluttering
We are so fortunate to have professionals and fellow humans on similar journeys towards meaningful and healthy living.
28th May 2019
Health tips
How healthy is your braai?
Most South Africans don’t need much of an excuse to light a fire.
16th April 2019
Health tips
21st November 2016
Health tips
5th November 2016
Health tips
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.
5th November 2016
Health tips
Challenging teenager, or ADD?
Raising a teenager these days can often be something of a balancing act for any parent, especially when they present
5th November 2016
Healthy Living
7th May 2019
Healthy Living
What happens to your body when you quit smoking?
The “benefits” of nicotine are short lived.
30th April 2019
Healthy Living
Benefits of quitting smoking: Why it’s worth the effort
Nearly half of all cigarette smokers die as a direct or indirect consequence of the habit.
27th April 2019
Healthy Living
Healthy grilling tips for meat, fish and chicken
Braaiing or switching on the grill to cook your meat, fish or chicken?
20th April 2019
Healthy Living
Dangers of eating smoked and processed meat
Are there any dangers of eating smoked and processed meat too regularly?
9th April 2019
Healthy Living
Diarrhoea can be life-threatening
Getting diarrhoea is nothing unusual, but if left untreated, it could be life-threatening.
5th April 2019
Healthy Living
Eat your way to a healthy gut
Maintaining a healthy gut (digestive tract) is one of the most important things you can do for your body.
2nd April 2019
Healthy Living
Benefits of a healthy gut – it can save your life
It’s not just an army that marches on its stomach – you do as well.
29th March 2019
Healthy Living
The connection between your gut health and your brain
There is a strong connection between your gut health and your mood.
22nd March 2019
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
Industry News
Genesis’ view on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
With the signing of the highly contested and controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on 15 May 2024,
3rd June 2024
Industry News
Council for Medical Schemes Member Awareness Survey
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is once again conducting an awareness survey amongst medical scheme members and beneficiaries. The
7th February 2024
Industry News
Big Savings For Middle Class Business Owners and Employees
Approximately 50% of South Africans constitute the middle class. They are not “poor”, nor are they “rich”. They are just
16th November 2023
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
Industry News
See how smaller medical schemes can save you money
Does the size of a medical aid scheme matter? The only aspect about the size of a medical scheme that
3rd April 2023
Industry News
Medical aid increases and costs
What do medical aid scheme contribution increases look like in 2023? In 2021 and 2022 medical scheme increases were somewhat
31st March 2023
Industry News
Medical Aid vs Hospital Cash Plan
Two types of insurance products that are often misunderstood, are “Medical Aid” or “Hospital Plan” versus “Hospital Cash Plan”. Difference
6th March 2023
Industry News
Best medical aid schemes and worst in SA
Which is the best medical aid scheme in SA? And which one is the worst? Well…. it depends on who
1st March 2023
Scheme benefits
Open letter to Genesis members regarding payment of PMBs
There has been some controversy about the funding of Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) claims for Genesis members.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Genesis Private Choice takes on 17 hospital plans and wins
How does paying for medical aid every month make you feel…?
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Genesis posts lowest annual increase 4th year in a row
Genesis members can look forward to enhanced benefits in 2016, while, for the 4th year running, also enjoy the lowest
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
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
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
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.”
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Private Comprehensive Benefits Overview 2015
Medical scheme members can either join a hospital plan, or a comprehensive medical aid plan.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Genesis Medical Scheme 2015 Benchmarking
With hundreds of medical aid options available to choose from, a medical aid comparison can be very valuable.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Hospital Plans with Dental Benefits 2015
Genesis Medical Scheme is one of less than a handful of schemes that offers rich basic dentistry benefits.
5th November 2016
Scheme benefits
Medical aid membership application made easy with on-line application
Genesis is one of only a handful of medical schemes that offer prospective new members the facility to complete a
5th November 2016