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See how smaller medical schemes can save you money

07 July 2017

Have a look at some of the interesting findings of the 2017 GTC Medical Aid Survey…

Issues of ownership decided by the courts

26 June 2017

The medical schemes industry has been in the spotlight a lot lately as government is making a number of key decisions and announcements as it builds momentum towards laying the foundation towards the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

South Africa’s most affordable medical aid option launched

21 June 2017

Umvuzo Health, the country’s leading restricted low-cost medical scheme launched the all-new Activator Option during the unveiling of their exciting new brand. Both the new Umvuzo Health brand and the new Activator Option created great interest and a welcome relief for those earning less than R3 850 a month.

CMS has noted Constitutional Court judgement on Genesis

08 June 2017

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has noted the Constitutional Court judgement on the appeal matter brought by Genesis Medical Scheme against the Registrar of Medical Schemes and the CMS. The Constitutional Court’s ruling in favor of Genesis Medical Scheme that funds in medical scheme members’ personal medical savings accounts (PMSA) can be treated as assets of a medical scheme, has huge implications for members of schemes who have benefit options that include a savings account.

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