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Counting the costs of unmanaged risks in the hospitality industry

20 September 2018

Taking care of valued staff is good for business.

CMS warns public against unaccredited healthcare broker Lungile Precious Myeza

18 September 2018

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), regulator of the medical scheme industry, would like to warn the public to act with caution when dealing with Lungile Precious Myeza (Ms Myeza). Ms Myeza is not accredited in terms of the Medical Schemes Act, No. 131 of 1998 (MSA) to render broker services as a healthcare broker.

You need to know your PMB rights

11 September 2018

Imagine a situation where a family member has a heart attack. There’s so much emotional trauma to deal with and then you get the bill for the bypass. Luckily, you have medical aid and heart attacks classified as a prescribed minimum benefit (PMB). Does that mean your scheme will pay in full? Maybe, but maybe not.

Putting members back in control of their healthcare – and finances

06 September 2018

Lack of flexibility regarding their unique healthcare needs is listed as the single biggest concern of medical scheme members. Jeremy Yatt, Principal Officer of Fedhealth Medical Scheme, explains that while medical schemes are generally limited by legislation from personalising benefits in a way the market would ideally prefer, over the last six months Fedhealth has carried out extensive research among its member base to see how far it can go. It is poised to respond to the call from members that they want to be in control; they want flexibility and they want choice.

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Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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