Construction industry medical scheme keeps growing despite a slow economy
At the 2021 benefit launch of the Building and Construction Industry Medical Aid Fund (BCIMA), Phumelele Makatini, the Chief Executive…
Construction industry medical scheme keeps growing despite a slow economy
At the 2021 benefit launch of the Building and Construction Industry Medical Aid Fund (BCIMA), Phumelele Makatini, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of the scheme had heartening words and good news to share with members. “In what has been one of the more difficult years in our industry,…
Coping with anxiety in a COVID-19 world
We’re so focused on the tug of war between our economic and physical health that our mental health has fallen…
Coping with anxiety in a COVID-19 world
We’re so focused on the tug of war between our economic and physical health that our mental health has fallen by the wayside. CEO of medical scheme Profmed, Craig Comrie says there has been a noticeable drop in psychiatric claims despite telemedicine facilities being made available and covered by most…
Making sure lifestyle diseases are under control during COVID-19
As the number of Covid-19 infections moves over 10 000, the health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has expressed concern about…
Making sure lifestyle diseases are under control during COVID-19
As the number of Covid-19 infections moves over 10 000, the health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has expressed concern about the huge risk group of South Africans suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. In other words Comorbidities. The words ‘comorbidity’ and ‘comorbid conditions,’ are common medical terms. Comorbidity refers to one…
When the going gets tough, farmers are on familiar territory
South African farmers are old hands at adapting to uncertain and daunting circumstances, and our local agricultural industry has proved…
When the going gets tough, farmers are on familiar territory
South African farmers are old hands at adapting to uncertain and daunting circumstances, and our local agricultural industry has proved to be most enterprising in acclimatising to challenges as they arise.
Free virtual medical consultations for all South Africans
Bonitas Medical Fund today announced that it has extended its free virtual medical consultations to all South Africans. This facility…
Free virtual medical consultations for all South Africans
Bonitas Medical Fund today announced that it has extended its free virtual medical consultations to all South Africans. This facility includes medical advice about COVID-19, other medical problems, the writing of prescription, where necessary and free delivery of chronic medication.
Can I freeze my medical aid contributions because of financial strain during COVID-19 lockdown?
South Africans are under significant financial strain following recent occurrences, particularly regarding the extreme measures implemented by President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Can I freeze my medical aid contributions because of financial strain during COVID-19 lockdown?
South Africans are under significant financial strain following recent occurrences, particularly regarding the extreme measures implemented by President Cyril Ramaphosa in an attempt to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
Unleash billions from medical emergency reserves, urges KHUSA Consulting
Financial services expert, KHUSA Consulting, has called for the release of billions of rands from medical schemes’ emergency reserves to…
Unleash billions from medical emergency reserves, urges KHUSA Consulting
Financial services expert, KHUSA Consulting, has called for the release of billions of rands from medical schemes’ emergency reserves to help treat COVID-19 patients in South Africa.
COVID-19 – Making sure medical aid, savings and risk benefits are covered
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional financial pressure on South Africans. If you are being retrenched or having your hours…
COVID-19 – Making sure medical aid, savings and risk benefits are covered
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional financial pressure on South Africans. If you are being retrenched or having your hours cut, you might be pondering your options on pausing or cancelling retirement fund or medical aid payments.
COVID-19 in South Africa – we must all play our part
In December 2019 an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) broke out in the city of Wuhan, China.
COVID-19 in South Africa – we must all play our part
In December 2019 an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) broke out in the city of Wuhan, China.
Taking the first steps if you test positive for COVID-19
While people who contract COVID-19 (Coronavirus) who are under the age of 80 and do not have any pre-existing conditions…
Taking the first steps if you test positive for COVID-19
While people who contract COVID-19 (Coronavirus) who are under the age of 80 and do not have any pre-existing conditions – such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, hypertension or cancer – are most likely to experience only flu-like symptoms, those who are over 80 years of age or…
How to avoid late joiner penalties on your medical scheme
With the cost of purchasing medical scheme cover being unaffordable for many South Africans, many people only feel the need…
How to avoid late joiner penalties on your medical scheme
With the cost of purchasing medical scheme cover being unaffordable for many South Africans, many people only feel the need to buy medical scheme cover when they experience ill health, or reach an older age and need the cover, but delaying this grudge purchase can lead to additional expense.
Coronavirus and medical scheme benefits in South Africa
While it has been reported that a virus like COVID-19 would not usually be covered as a prescribed minimum benefit…
Coronavirus and medical scheme benefits in South Africa
While it has been reported that a virus like COVID-19 would not usually be covered as a prescribed minimum benefit condition, where the virus amounts to an emergency condition then it will fall within the PMB legislation.