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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
Best hair loss remedies
Hair loss can develop gradually over years, or it can happen abruptly. Depending on the underlying cause, it may only
Thyroid disease and hair loss
Thyroid disease and hair loss are often closely related and may be a sign that your thyroid isn’t working as
Ten best ways to manage your stress
That’s right – stress is going nowhere and you cannot hide from it; so best you learn how to manage
Niggly stress or major stress – which one can be fatal?
Highly stressed people are at greater risk of long-term health problems and premature death than those who are more chilled
Technostress – how do you handle it in the workplace?
Guard against techno-creep in the workplace, or else it can take over your life.
Is it mandatory to vaccinate your child?
Do South African parents have to vaccinate their children?
How do vaccines actually work?
Whether travelling abroad or taking extra precautions to stay healthy this winter, chances are that you’re considering vaccination.
Sudden Death Syndrome, exercise and flu
Cardiac arrest (heart attack) is responsible for 75% of sudden deaths on the sports field.
Why you should take probiotics with antibiotics
In recent years, doctors have started to prescribe the use of probiotics together with all antibiotics.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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