How do I choose the best medical aid plan? First decide on how much you want to spend on premiums Then make sure the medical aid plan makes good provision for your spouse and dependants You want the most uncomplicated, no-jargon medical aid…
Is it obligatory to accept medical aid limitations? Coverage levels and exclusions depend on the choices you make Nore expensive policies carry higher coverage levels, and come at a higher price Less expensive coverage comes with limitations It is important to remember that…
Are medical aid late joiner penalties unreasonable? In some instances it appears as though there is some overcharging of members This is due to irregularities in the way schemes do the calculation of the late-joiner penalty There is inconsistency with the way medical…
Can a Person really be Satisfied with a Medical Aid Plan? Yes, you will be satisfied if it offers tailored affordability Certainly, if it fulfils its objective. That is, it provides effective cover for hospitalisation due to an injury or illness, surgery and…
What’s the Point of Medical Aid? They protect you from increasing health care costs With medical aid you’re able to pay for medical treatments You’re protected financially in the event of an unexpected serious illness or injury Nobody knows what their medical…
Why Compare Medical Aid Quotes? Medical aid quotes don’t all offer the same benefits and cover levels You need to take a look at day-to-day limits on medical expenses You need to know how many plans the medical aid offers – 1, 2…
In South Africa there are 96 medical schemes. Of these, 25 open medical aid schemes. This means that anyone can join them. And there are contact numbers for all of them. There are another 71 restricted schemes in South Africa. They are called…
The following is a message from Genesis Medical Scheme to members regarding the outlook for 2018: “In previous years we have waited until the amendments to the rules have been registered by the Registrar of Medical Schemes before communicating with you. This year…
Life is all about choices. We make them every day – in all spheres of our lives. But few choices can be more important than the one we make when choosing a good medical scheme. To say this choice is key, is to…
In times of economic uncertainty and political instability, healthcare costs and claims tend to increase as a direct consequence. That applies particularly with regard to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. And studies show that there is a co-dependency between mental…