The range of cover that you have will depend on the medical aid that you are a member of and what level plan you have. Screening tests such as gastroscopies are not usually included with plans that have just the bare basic cover.…
As a member of a medical aid, you have to follow the rules and deal with medical aid restrictions. Fortunately, you have a lot more protection from the South African government than you might think. For instance, before ObamaCare came into being, medical…
The short answer is: “Yes.” How much medication cover you receive, and what form it takes, depends on your plan. In this post we will go through the basic plans and what the cover. Chronic Medication On all plans, the Chronic Illness Benefit…
Having full medical cover in South Africa can be a rather expensive business. There are no truly low premiums for medical aid. It is for this reason that so many South Africans are left without medical cover when they need it the most.…
What is a Medical Aid PMB List? Sometimes trying to decipher Medical Aid “speak” gets confusing. One of the most common terms you come across is PMB’s. What’s that? What is a Medical aid PMB List? All medical aid plans have to, by…
Does Discovery medical aid cover medication? The short answer is “Yes.” How much you receive, and what form that cover takes depends on your plan. In this post we will go through the basic plans and what they cover. Does Discovery medical Aid…
Many people look for medical aid with low premiums. Full medical cover can be an expensive business. Therefore, most people end up with no cover when they need it the most. Medshield aims to offer a medical solution you can afford. Whatever your…
Retiring is a relief for many. You no longer have to wake up in the early hours of the morning to get ready for work. And the way you spend your time is your own. However, as you age you experience more and…
The Minister of Finance announced a 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase last month. Since then there has been much debate around its impact on consumers. Just how will this affect the money left in consumers’ pockets at the end of the month?…
Following Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s comments last year regarding the proposed removal of the medical expense tax credit in order to fund the National Health Insurance (NHI), medical aid members will have found some relief in yesterday’s Budget Speech which still accommodates this…