Healthcare / Medical Schemes

Medical aids “need to demystify themselves”

South African consumers see medical aid schemes as “complicated and unfair” – but are generally woefully unaware of the benefits of their plans, let alone the complexities of reimbursement rates, waiting periods, self-payment gaps and co-payments, accordi

Liberty Medical Scheme options ensure excellent value for money

In tough economic times, medical scheme members not only want exceptional value for money in terms of medical cover, they also need the assurance that their medical scheme is financially strong and sustainable and able to look after all of their healthcar

Sizwe Medical Fund announces its 2013 increases

Sizwe Medical Fund today announced its proposed increase for 2013 at a weighted average of 10.82%, subject to approval by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). This figure falls within the range of increases announced by other schemes in the industry.

Medical scheme expenditure: Where your money goes?