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Rigorous negotiations keep Bonitas’ premium increases low and choices robust

Rigorous negotiations keep Bonitas’ premium increases low and choices robust

23 September 2014

Members of Bonitas Medical Fund, the second-largest open scheme in the country, will see low increases in their medical aid premiums going into 2015, with the average increase coming in at 7.2%. The Standard option will see an increase lower than inflation at 5.7% while all other options will increase by 9.8%.

Bonitas to pioneer innovative reimbursement model for cataract surgery

Bonitas to pioneer innovative reimbursement model for cataract surgery

23 September 2014

The incidence of cataract surgery is escalating at an unprecedented rate due to an ageing population and cataract surgery being performed on patients at an earlier age.

Fedhealth aims to maximise member value in 2015

Fedhealth aims to maximise member value in 2015

17 September 2014

As one of the larger medical schemes in the country, Fedhealth's vision for this coming year is geared to maximising member value through innovation and by managing the risk pool.

Genesis Medical Scheme announces lowest contribution increase for 2015

Genesis Medical Scheme announces lowest contribution increase for 2015

17 September 2014

Genesis Medical Scheme is confident to announce that its 2015 average contribution increase of only 5.3%* will once again lead the industry as the lowest average increase coupled with substantial benefit increases for the third consecutive year.

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New medical scheme research released: answers and yet more questions for the future of South Africa’s healthcare system

New medical scheme research released: answers and yet more questions for the future of South Africa’s healthcare system

08 September 2014
Employers apprehensive about the imminent rise in their healthcare costs

Employers apprehensive about the imminent rise in their healthcare costs

08 September 2014
BHF: Partnerships between schemes and government to	reduce costs, improve efficiencies

BHF: Partnerships between schemes and government to reduce costs, improve efficiencies

28 August 2014
Medical schemes and DOH to work together on essential medicine list

Medical schemes and DOH to work together on essential medicine list

28 August 2014
Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs)

Balancing the books – the problem with Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs)

25 July 2014
Considering a Change in Medical Scheme?

Considering a Change in Medical Scheme?

26 June 2014
Medical Schemes focus on strong Service Provider Networks

Medical Schemes focus on strong Service Provider Networks

18 June 2014
Bonitas maintains its strong financial performance

Bonitas maintains its strong financial performance

17 June 2014