Obesity is a global problem and it’s growing. It’s not a feature of wealthier countries – and statistics reveal that it’s doubled since 1980. According to the World Health Organisation, there are more than 2.8 million deaths annually around the world because of…
Are South Africans abusing the private health system by submitting false medical claims? Just recently there was a case where Discovery Health Medical Scheme had to pay more than three and a half million rand in medical claims for the costs of keeping…
The Discovery hospital plan is just one of many health care products from this giant service provider. In fact, this medical scheme is the largest in South Africa. They enjoy an enviable credit rating of AA+, a feat few other serviced providers can…
Discovery Health is the largest health care service provider in South Africa. Significantly, they enjoy an enviable AA+ rating from the independent rating agency Global Credit Ratings. There is a Discovery medical plan for everybody. The wide variety of options available to members…
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How To Join Hospital Plans
Hospital plans have become affordable options for younger, healthier South Africans who do not need day-to-day medical care but do want some form of cover for cases of emergencies and dreaded illness. So how to join hospital plans is at the top of…
Choosing a hospital plan is often an ideal option for healthier people who do not require day-to-day medical cover. This is for things such as medicine and GP visits and those who do not need chronic medical cover. But how to choose a…
Discovery Health hospital plans are affordable health care cover for people who do not require chronic medication or treatment and are able to manage day-to-day medical expenses that may arise such as medication, dentistry, optometry and GP consultations. Discovery Health offer 6 different…