Medical Aid Quotes & Information
South Africa
Medical aids in South Africa have an ‘open door’ policy. No person can be refused membership irrespective of their age, health status or income level provided that they can afford the respective cover. However, there are a few time restrictions
Medical aid is available to all South Africans, irrespective of health status. This includes people who are living with HIV or now have AIDS. At a time when more health care is needed, medical aid can help in accessing private
Medical aid becomes more of an essential cover as you get older. The fact is that serious illnesses are more likely to arise in the elderly than in younger people. Given the cost of private healthcare in South Africa, trying
Pregnancy and childbirth can be both daunting and exciting for any woman and her partner. Naturally most couples will have concerns about the financial impact of having a child. But just as concerning these days is the costs associated with
Most South Africans would like access to private healthcare but it can be costly without medical aid cover. However, medical aid can also be quite expensive. It is therefore not surprising that a medical aid subsidy can be an attractive
Most South African medical aid members have faced a further bill after their scheme settles their doctor or other health care professional. Your scheme only pays according to certain tariffs but these days many doctors charge above these rates. As
If you are divorced and wondering how it will affect your medical aid then it is best that you contact your medical aid broker or medical scheme as soon as possible. Many South African main members are unaware that they
Many South African medical aid members are unaware that they can only change plans at the year end. While you can leave your medical scheme and join another at anytime, switching plans within the same scheme can only be done
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic conditions in South Africa these days. The rise in the number of diabetics has practically made it an epidemic in S.A., possibly linked to the rise in the number of middle
Medical aid pays according the rates as laid out in the National Health Reference Price List (NHRPL). Disruptions with the annual publishing of the list in recent years has led to schemes applying an inflation-linked increase to tariffs. However, the