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Strategies for brokers to address common concerns and misconceptions around gap cover

14 January 2025 | General

Brokers frequently encounter clients who are sceptical or unsure about the necessity of gap cover. Misconceptions, cost concerns, and a lack of understanding can create barriers to securing this crucial component of comprehensive healthcare and financial protection.

Don’t let the jargon stop you from finding the best medical cover to suit your needs

09 January 2025 | General

Having some form of medical cover is essential to enable access to quality private healthcare in South Africa, but making the right choice of cover for your needs and budget can be a daunting task.

Pioneering Public-Private Partnerships for Universal Health Coverage

11 December 2024 | General

As we commemorate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on Thursday, 12 December 2024, it is essential to reflect on the progress made in advancing healthcare access and quality in South Africa.

Brokers, scheme members face tough questions as NHI looms

05 December 2024 | Medical Schemes

As the Minister of Health continues his obfuscation around the cost of implementing the recently enacted National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) quietly released its 2023 Industry Report to the media. The lack of fanfare is not surprising, given that the NHI Act, if implemented in its current form, may well hasten the demise of both the regulator and the medical schemes it oversees.

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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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