Do Tax credits and the NHI leave the Future of Medical Schemes in Jeopardy? Yes, Motsoaledi is consistently griping about inequality of access to healthcare for the majority of South Africans As health minister he says the government shouldn’t be giving medical aid…
What to do about higher medical scheme premiums for 2018? You’ve got the opportunity to change your benefit plans to accommodate increases in premiums If you don’t change schemes, the average premium increase for the bigger schemes are 7.90% while for a scheme…
Medical aid members pay a huge monthly fee each month so that they can enjoy superb medical care. But what is happening to the premiums they pay each month? After all, medical schemes have a responsibility to manage the funds of their members…
There was criticism of the the doom and gloom mini budget speech in Cape Town on 25th October 2017. Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba, himself has said that the speech was a reality check. He went on to say that you can’t tell South…
A pharmacist from Pretoria, Alfred Mokoditoa, has accused Polmed, a South African medical scheme of bribery. Medscheme administers Polmed. Mokoditoa is the owner of 4 pharmacies in Pretoria. He is accusing Polmed of trying to solicit a R200 000 bribe from him by…
Annual medical aid premium increases for 2018 are measuring in excess of inflation, once again. And this often comes with a decrease in benefit levels. This means consumers will have to make increasingly tough choices when they do their medical aid annual review.…
What is the Purpose of MSA Regulations? The legislation protects the interests of medical aid members The Medical Schemes Act (MSA) sets the rules for medical schems MSA regulations create ways to investigate complaints and also settle disputes within medical schemes They ensures…
Why is Cancelling My Medical Aid a Bad Idea? Cancelling your medical aid outright has negative consequences Cancelling leaves you with no medical cover at all and a basic operation can set you back thousands of Rands from your own pocket Medical care…
Why Are Limited Medical Aid Benefits Now the Norm? Medical Aids are often not 100% upfront with their ‘Unlimited’ Benefits Medical Schemes don’t publish their options’ scheme rules – you have to ask Members get a ‘limited’ edition of the rules which…
How can I avoid a high cost minimum benefits medical aid? 1. Ensure that you understand how the limitations and benefit options work 2. Boring though it is, understand the registered rules of medical schemes – get the rules to verify all information…