According to GEMS, the government employees medical scheme, members need to vigilantly protect themselves from the many scams circulating within the healthcare industry. They have to protect their identity from theft, or from being used fraudulently with regards to making claims. This includes…
02 September 2014 – Johannesburg – Bestmed, one of South Africa’s five largest medical aid schemes, has appointed Chris Luyt as Group Executive Manager for Marketing, Communications and Distribution as of 1st September 2014. Prior to joining Bestmed, Luyt was Chief Marketing Officer…
Here is an article about the top 10 facts regarding medical aid in South Africa. We are publishing it because medical aid schemes form an important part of health care funding in South Africa. It is in the interests of you and your…
Discovery health medical aid started as a small health insurance company more than 20 years ago. It has grown to be the largest in South Africa. They give you security with the most plan options. They also encourage one to live a healthier…
Resolution Health Medical Aid is one of the more affordable medical aids in South Africa and is ranked one of the top ten largest in South Africa as well. Resolution has only have five medical plans to choose from. However, their prices are…
What are the responsibilities of medical aid members? South Africans enjoy some of the most sophisticated medical care in the world. In addition, South African hospitals and other medical facilities enjoy an excellent reputation everywhere in the world. Most private hospitals boast the…
Here is an introduction to how medical aids pay claims. One of the most common complaints received by all medical aid schemes relates to pay-outs. Medical aid plans are often complex and consumers do not always take the trouble to familiarize themselves with…
South Africans have access to world class medical services. Even the poorest of the poor have the right to quality treatment at public health facilities. But is it worthwhile to have a hospital plan? There are many different medical aid schemes that offer…