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The real cost of obesity for South Africans

10 August 2021 | General

Obesity is a global public health challenge, and a significant issue in South Africa.

Circular 43 of 2021: Proposed amalgamation between Bonitas Medical Fund and Nedgroup Medical Aid Scheme

06 August 2021 | Medical Schemes

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 63(4) and (5) of the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998) that the exposition document of the proposed amalgamation between Bonitas Medical Fund and Nedgroup Medical Aid Scheme will lie open for inspection for 21 working days from 5 August to 3 September 2021.

Covid-19 sees rise in claims for mental health conditions at SA corporates

05 August 2021 | General

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of mental health issues experienced by employees at many large South African corporates, according to Alexander Forbes Health Management Solutions. Their data shows that 60% of companies experienced an increase in disability claims for mental and behavioural medical conditions.

Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) refutes claims that medical schemes will charge higher premiums to non-vaccinated members

04 August 2021 | Medical Schemes

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has refuted claims that medical aid schemes will charge higher premiums to members who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19.

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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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