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Archive of posts published in the category: prescribed minimum benefits
Sep
9

Do Medical Aids Cover Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorders through communication between a client and a trained mental health professional. Importantly, psychotherapy treatment process then usually involves regular sessions over an extended period. Significantly, South African medical schemes by law must provide Prescribed Minimum Benefits…

Apr
29

What is Medical Gap Cover?

Medical gap cover is a universal phenomenon in the Western world. But what is medical gap cover? Medical schemes everywhere are under financial strain, with the result that not all medical expenses of members can be met by medical aids. So for certain…

Apr
5

7 Things You Need to Know When Making Your Medical Scheme Claims

Here are some tips to follow before making medical scheme claims. The South African Medical Schemes Act states that medical schemes must cover 300 medical conditions which it lists. These are what are referred to as PMBs or Prescribed Minimum Benefits. Included in…