Medical Aid Tax Credits Impact on Private Healthcare
Get insights into the medical aid tax credits changes and their consequences for National Health Insurance funding and private care.
Upfront Medical Aid Payments a Growing Concern
Discover the truth behind R43 billion in upfront medical aid payments and its effects on health inequalities across South Africa.
Medical Aid Premiums to Continue Outpacing Inflation
Brace for rising medical aid premiums as costs soar beyond inflation rates. Discover the reasons behind this trend.
Billions Lost to Fraud and Waste Cripple SA’s Private Healthcare
South Africa’s private healthcare sector is haemorrhaging up to R28 billion a year due to rampant fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). This directly threatens the quality of care and financial stability of medical cover for millions of citizens…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in...
Health Minister Moves to Halt NHI Legal Battles
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi seeks to pause legal challenges against the NHI Act, facing strong opposition from healthcare groups.
Gems Premium Hike: Unions Demand Single Digits
Unions demand Gems to limit the premium hike for 2026 to single digits following a controversial increase in 2025.
Discovery Health’s Top Claims of 2024 Revealed
Discovery Health reveals staggering claims with R83 billion in payouts, highlighting the significance of medical cover for all ages.
Medical Schemes Face Legal Action Over Profiling
The Council for Medical Schemes is considering legal action against medical schemes over serious racial profiling allegations.
Discovery Health Challenges ‘Flawed’ Racial Bias Report
Discover why Discovery Health rejects the flawed Section 59 inquiry report on racial bias, asserting its methodology is unscientific.
Medihelp denies funding for child with Hunter Syndrome
The CMS appeals committee ruled Medihelp can deny Elaprase therapy for a young Hunter syndrome patient, citing solvency over PMB obligations.