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This is how medical aid schemes will help to fund SA’s vaccines

Coronavirus Tshegofatso Mathe - 5 Jan 2021

Medical aid schemes and businesses will help the government with the cost of acquiring enough vaccines for the South African population to achieve herd immunity

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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Latest articles on Medical Aid

This is how medical aid schemes will help to fund SA’s vaccines

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

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

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

PPS reports solid operating performance despite tough market conditions

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

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

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

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

Have questions about the National Health Insurance? We answer them

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

How to choose a medical aid plan

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

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

Medical aids have dentists over a barrel

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