13 September 2026
Regulation, not demand, blocks affordable cover: medical schemes should be allowed to offer low-cost benefit options (LCBOs) now.
6 May 2026
NHI Funding is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court hears that Parliament failed to share costs and funding during public consultations.
5 May 2026
On 5 May, the NHI ConCourt Challenge will discuss whether Parliament met its obligations for public participation in health legislation.
8 January 2026
BHF highlights the unsustainability of current medical scheme increases. Learn about essential reforms needed for healthcare.
7 November 2025
BHF calls for urgent clarity from Treasury on plans to cut medical tax credits that may affect NHI funding and millions of patients.
11 October 2025
The Supreme Court is set to address low-cost benefit options in medical schemes, impacting healthcare access for low-income South Africans.
1 September 2025
Explore BHF's NHI legal challenge as they argue the Act is unconstitutional and threatens South Africa's healthcare future.
27 August 2025
The Board of Healthcare Funders has initiated a Constitutional Court challenge to the NHI Act, citing issues in Parliament's processes.
25 August 2025
BHF challenges the NHI Act in court, claiming a flawed consultation process by Parliament makes the act invalid and unconstitutional.
3 July 2025
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) will petition the SCA after the Pretoria High Court rejected its bid for low-cost benefit options.
29 June 2025
Explore the impact of medical schemes in South Africa, highlighting gaps in coverage and the rise of supplementary insurance.
29 June 2025
Explore the complexities facing public servants as their medical scheme contributions may be redirected to a National Health Insurance fund.