The Bonitas Medical Fund was founded 27 years ago as a fund specifically for black civil servants. In 1994 it was opened up to all South Africans. And, according to Bonitas, they have gone from strength to strength since then. Bonitas is the…
Sep
17
Bonitas Medical Fund
Medical aid quotes for South Africans are now available online. This is an excellent way for South Africans to find out how much health cover by different providers costs. Then they can make comparisons. Make it your starting point for entering the medical…
Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus types 1 & 2 are chronic diseases which fall under the medical industry’s Prescribed Minimum Benefits where diabetes treatment is required. The law stipulates that medical schemes have to cover the costs of tests, diagnosis and medication for…
Apr
13
What Does Medical Aid Cover?
South African medical schemes are required by law to confer Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) to their members, no matter what the circumstances. There are about 300 medical conditions that are defined in the South African Medical Schemes Act. Medical aid cover must include…
Year in and year out medical aid members tend to over-look their scheme’s emails or printed documents. These letters ask them to review their current plan and medical aid cover and amend as necessary. And with the risk of cancer being so high…