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Gap cover ‘still crucial’ to prevent in-hospital medical bill surprises

03 March 2017

When stricter regulation for Gap Cover come into play in April this year, it is important that we are not discouraged from taking out this crucial form of medical insurance, says Feroza Joosub, Head of Sanlam Gap Cover.

Targeted strategies needed to stem global tsunami of lifestyle diseases

02 March 2017

• Stats SA report indicates lifestyle diseases as the fastest-growing cause of death among South Africans • Discovery says targeted and coordinated strategy needed among all stakeholders to change population behaviour and stem global tsunami of lifestyle diseases • Interventions include lifestyle and behaviour modification, workplace wellness programmes and public policy shifts

Why we welcome a sugar tax

23 February 2017

Discovery Vitality encouraged by the revised sugar tax design announced by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in his 2017 Budget Speech.

Acting CE & registrar of Council for Medical Schemes appointed

01 February 2017

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) announced today, 1 February 2017, the appointment of the Acting Chief Executive & Registrar for medical schemes.

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

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

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