Six Factors Driving Medical Scheme Increases in 2027

Medical scheme increases for 2027 range from 7.35% to 8.9%, as rising healthcare utilisation, ageing membership and expensive new treatments continue to push costs above inflation.

Industry representatives say schemes must raise contributions to cover growing claims expenditure. According to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), healthcare costs can absorb up to R96 of every R100 contributed.