Fortunately for addicts, medical aid schemes now recognise addiction as a brain disease. They are therefore willing to pay for rehab the same way they would for any other illness. Friends and family members tend to misunderstand those who have addictive tendencies to…
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…
Aug
26
Are Varicose Veins an Issue?
Varicose veins are large, swollen veins on the legs and feet that rise above the skin’s surface. They appear ropey and twisted and can vary in colour from purple to blue. Haemorrhoids and spider veins are types of varicose veins. These abnormal veins…
HIV is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and it’s one of the world’s most deadly diseases. HIV causes a condition called AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. That is where the expression HIV and Aids comes from. AIDS is a pandemic disease as it is…
One of the most common skin conditions throughout the world is acne. It’s an embarrassing and very visible problem that affects more than 80% of teenagers, and while most of them tend to outgrow it, it can continue into middle age. The condition…
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…
Asthma treatment is one of 25 chronic disease conditions that your medical aid must cover. This list of Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) comes form the Council for Medical Schemes to provide basic healthcare to everyone that needs it. Medical aids have to cover…
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…
Glaucoma is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) as laid down by the South African Council of Medical Schemes. This means that by law your medical aid must cover you fully for all types of glaucoma treatment. Your medical aid must pay for diagnosis,…