The NHI Act says funding healthcare for all should come from tax but economic growth is in a vice and many people are without jobs

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

For many of the eight million South Africans who belong to private medical schemes, there’s a dilemma that needs to be faced.

If you don’t have a medical aid, hospitals will demand deposits of at least R40 000 before they will admit you.

Another medical scheme has clocked in a 7,9% premium increase, but you can cut costs by cutting choice.

Discovery Health is the first medical scheme to announce its increase for 2011, and continues to attract strong membership.

South Africans have more than 100 medical schemes to choose from. But how do you know if your medical aid is a healthy one?

Understand the difference between insurance hospital plans and those offered my medical schemes. Also be aware of late-joiner penalties.