Media | Medical Aids South Africa | Genesis Medical Scheme

Nearly six million people around the world die of tobacco related illnesses each year.

Many medical aid schemes have annual limits that apply to certain benefits.

Genesis Medical Scheme offers rich basic dentistry benefits, which are available on all benefit options, including our hospital plans.

Why is it then that we constantly moan about doctors’ fees and what they charge?

The statistics in favour of quitting smoking using hypnosis are staggeringly positive.

Members of medical schemes generally fall into one of two groups – those that have claimed and those that are going to claim in the future.

Which are the best medical aid schemes in South Africa, and which ones are the worst?

In 2013 Genesis had the lowest annual contribution increase of all open medical schemes. Our 2014 increase is also the lowest-reported to date.

Let’s face it. Our economic environment is tough and many SA household face overwhelming financial difficulties.

The benefits on offer by each medical aid are set out in the scheme’s rules.

Wondering what other medical schemes increases for 2013 look like?

Medical aid members suffer when hospitals or doctors overcharge.