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Spain did it, so why can’t South Africa nationalise healthcare to save lives?

Article Nimi Hoffmann - 12 Apr 2020

South Africa is working towards establishing a publicly-funded universal health service and now, amid the coronavirus pandemic, is the time to implement it

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Pregnant? Not on medical aid? You might be footing the bill to bring home baby

Article Bhekisisa Team - 29 May 2019

Women may be paying the price for decades’ old concessions to the medical aid industry.

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Efforts to curb fraud, waste and abuse of medical aids necessary to keep costs low

Article Anthony Pedersen - 17 May 2019

Only a tiny minority was impacted by Medscheme's audits

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PPS reports solid operating performance despite tough market conditions

Article Advertorial Supplement - 16 Apr 2019

The financial services company was able to allocate R634.6-million to members’ unique profit-share accounts

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Becoming: Why most medical aids don’t pay for transgender care

Article Nelisiwe Msomi - 26 Oct 2018

For transgender people, gender-affirming care can be a matter of life and death. But medical aids still see it as a choice rather than a necessity.

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Transgender healthcare: What to know before you hit the waiting room

Article Nelisiwe Msomi - 26 Oct 2018

Finding gender-affirming care can be tough but there are some tips and resources to help.

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READ: Aaron Motsoaledi’s speech on major changes to medical aids

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Jun 2018

The health minister has presented the Medical Schemes Amendment and National Health Insurance Bills

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Rands and sense: Why the National Health Insurance may lead to better health budgets

Article Staff Reporter - 8 May 2018

As it stands, the policy may be woolly and imprecise but its promise is too bold to ignore.

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Have questions about the National Health Insurance? We answer them

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 6 Jul 2017

As Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi prepares to unveil the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill today, we tell you what you need to know about.

Motsoaledi: What the NHI will mean for you – and your tax credits

Podcasts Staff Reporter - 24 May 2017

Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez asks health minister Aaron Motsoaledi five questions about the National Health Insurance (NHI) and your medical aid.

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How to choose a medical aid plan

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Nov 2016

Are you thinking of switching medical aid options? If so, read this first.

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#AIDS2016: HIV may be a prescribed benefit, but not all medical schemes cover ARVs

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 18 Jul 2016

In theory medical aids fund ARVs, but in practice it's a complex process, say doctors and activists.

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Medical aid board says SA has no choice but to back NHI

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jun 2016

The industry body says the dwindling number of medical aid members means the government must act.

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Medical aids have dentists over a barrel

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Sep 2014

Dentists say the reduced rates paid out by medical schemes are putting them out of business.

SA’s health insurers gird their loins

Article Lynley Donnelly - 7 Aug 2014

New draft regulations may limit products that fill a gap for those unable to afford medical aid.

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