October | Newsletter

October | Newsletter

Health: How Medical Aid Schemes Manage Chronic Medication Managing chronic medication is one of the most important services provided by medical aid schemes. Although each has their own process, this is a general guide as to how that process typically works:...
October | Newsletter

September | Newsletter

Health: Maternity Benefits and the Importance of Registering Your Newborn Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s greatest joys, but it also comes with important administrative steps to ensure your child receives the best possible healthcare. In South Africa, most...
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August | Newsletter

Health Don’t Miss Out on Your Medical Refunds and Gap Cover Claims Many clients lose out on refunds simply because they forget the correct procedure. Here are some important reminders: Inform your broker or scheme: When you pay a service provider for medical...
October | Newsletter

July | Newsletter

Health Knee Replacement Surgery: What you need to know! A knee replacement is a major surgical procedure and understanding how your medical aid plan covers it can help you prepare financially and medically. Disclaimer: Knee replacements are not automatically a PMB...
October | Newsletter

June | Newsletter

Health Most medical schemes include plan exclusions – specific conditions, treatments, or procedures that are not covered under those plans. This is often the reason why they are perhaps cheaper than the alternative plan. These exclusions can range from certain...
October | Newsletter

May | Newsletter

Health Understanding Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication on Your Health Plan Over the counter (OTC) medication refers to medicines you can buy directly from a pharmacy without needing a doctor’s prescription. These include everyday items such as pain relievers, allergy...