Healthcare

Making sense of medical aid, health insurance, NHI and LCBO - what employers need to know

South Africa’s healthcare system is at a turning point, with the National Health Insurance (NHI) on the horizon and regulatory frameworks such as the Low-Cost Benefit Option (LCBO) gaining traction.

Recovery means more than medicine: why the right financial advice matters after a cancer diagnosis

Being diagnosed with a critical illness, like cancer, is life-changing. The immediate focus is, and should be, on medical treatment, recovery, and well-being. But as individuals and their families navigate this difficult journey, many are faced with an unexpected financial challenge.

Why financial wellbeing should be part of the mental health conversation

“October brings two important reminders. It is Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa, beginning with World Financial Planning Day on 1 October.

Green light from Regulator for Consumer Goods Medical Scheme savings plans