Government Employees Medical Scheme
latest news & developmentsWhat goes into your medical aid premium — and what it means for the NHI
The proposed National Health Insurance fund will work in a similar way as private medical schemes do now, but there will also be differences
Racial bias against black medical practitioners ‘reflects fissures of an unresolved past’
The testimonials of black doctors have given credence to allegations of racial profiling. Of those listed on a Gems blacklist, 94% of general practitioners were black
How to choose a medical aid plan
Are you thinking of switching medical aid options? If so, read this first.
Enjoying growth
For years the South African medical schemes sector struggled to improve access to healthcare for South Africans.
Protect our children and our future
It is often said that our children are the future of our country. Yet, all too often, these vulnerable and innocent young people are endangered.
TB: The cough that did not go away
TB can be cured and should be treated before it can do lasting damage to your health.
GEMS: Always a step ahead
Everything you need to know about GEMS, the medical scheme that is always a step ahead.
Selecting the right medical scheme
Although a high level of savings may look good on paper, you need to understand what exactly will be paid out of savings and what out of risk.
More on medical aid
The government medical scheme has continued to siphon new members, driving the first noteworthy increase in the number of medical aid beneficiaries.
Discovery won’t pay for the snip
SA’s biggest medical aid, Discovery Health, refuses to pay for voluntary male circumcision, despite experts saying its helps reduces HIV infections.