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I cannot afford medical scheme membership, is health insurance an option to secure access to private healthcare?

I cannot afford medical scheme membership, is health insurance an option to secure access to private healthcare?

16 April 2024 | General

Millions of South Africans simply cannot afford the high cost of medical scheme membership, while many others are finding it more challenging to maintain their medical scheme benefits as financial constraints climb in a subdued economy marked by high inflation, rising interest rates and decreasing employment.

South Africa’s consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyle

South Africa’s consumers get as-you-go private healthcare app to fit their busy lifestyle

10 April 2024 | General
Decoding Medical Aid and Health Insurance: Is Dual Coverage the Ultimate Shield?

Decoding Medical Aid and Health Insurance: Is Dual Coverage the Ultimate Shield?

09 April 2024 | General

The world of healthcare cover is complex and confusing, and as such, the question begs: Does the strategic pairing of medical aid and health insurance truly function as an effective financial shield against unforeseen medical expenses?

More affordable medical scheme cover needed for the missing middle

More affordable medical scheme cover needed for the missing middle

08 April 2024 | Medical Schemes
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Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s WELLTH Fund pays out more than R600 million since January 2023

Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s WELLTH Fund pays out more than R600 million since January 2023

08 April 2024 | Medical Schemes
Why Access to Comprehensive Health Coverage is Vital on World Health Day

Why Access to Comprehensive Health Coverage is Vital on World Health Day

05 April 2024 | General
Do you have the right combination of medical aid and gap cover to ensure your clients are effectively protected?

Do you have the right combination of medical aid and gap cover to ensure your clients are effectively protected?

27 March 2024 | General
How telehealth is revolutionising the African healthcare landscape

How telehealth is revolutionising the African healthcare landscape

20 March 2024 | General
TB – serious but curable

TB – serious but curable

19 March 2024 | General
Everyday medicines can damage your kidneys. Here’s what you need to know

Everyday medicines can damage your kidneys. Here’s what you need to know

14 March 2024 | General
Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

12 March 2024 | General
Check your health: Discovery Vitality research emphasises the prevalence of obesity and shows people are not screening enough

Check your health: Discovery Vitality research emphasises the prevalence of obesity and shows people are not screening enough

07 March 2024 | General