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Competitive contribution increases linked to medical inflation, enhanced benefits and greater access to healthcare for Discovery Health Medical Scheme clients in 2019

Competitive contribution increases linked to medical inflation, enhanced benefits and greater access to healthcare for Discovery Health Medical Scheme clients in 2019

13 September 2018

• 2019 contribution increases designed to ensure access to cover and sustainability for members • Significantly enhanced benefits for members affected by chronic conditions and cancer • Digital innovation to help members navigate the healthcare system and manage their health better

Putting control back into members’ hands

Putting control back into members’ hands

12 September 2018

In a first for the medical scheme industry, Fedhealth has announced its 2019 benefit options which features a revolutionary new approach to benefits that gives consumers more flexibility, choice and control.

It’s business as usual for medical aids…

It’s business as usual for medical aids…

29 August 2018

While the NHI remains a work in progress in terms of policy and planning, currently nothing changes in terms of medical aid schemes. As the NHI White Paper stipulates: Until the new system is fully implemented and operational, it is ‘business as usual.’ And, even when NHI is implemented, medical aids will still exist.

A medical aid revolution is coming

A medical aid revolution is coming

22 August 2018

The findings and recommendations highlighted in the provisional report issued by the Health Market Inquiry (HMI) underline the urgent need to change the way medical scheme options are designed says Jeremy Yatt, Principal Officer of Fedhealth Medical Scheme.

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Employers and medical aid members can exercise control over their medical aid increases by being more active

Employers and medical aid members can exercise control over their medical aid increases by being more active

13 August 2018
Survey shows that Medihelp members are most satisfied with service delivery

Survey shows that Medihelp members are most satisfied with service delivery

03 August 2018
Survey presents skewed picture of SA’s medical schemes environment

Survey presents skewed picture of SA’s medical schemes environment

27 July 2018
More medical aids performed well, but members must know what they are entitled to

More medical aids performed well, but members must know what they are entitled to

18 July 2018
An impossible reality for some

An impossible reality for some

12 July 2018
Meeting medical scheme challenges through innovation

Meeting medical scheme challenges through innovation

02 July 2018
GEMS 2017 annual report reflects strengthened financial position

GEMS 2017 annual report reflects strengthened financial position

06 June 2018
Healthcare fights fraud

Healthcare fights fraud

22 May 2018