medical aid scheme Archives

01 Nov 2023

Benefits to unleash full development potential for young clients

By Staff Writer

By: Josua Joubert, Chief Executive and Principal Officer, CompCare Medical Scheme It’s slim pickings on the low-hanging fruit these days, with so many households becoming increasingly conservative in their spending. You may have seen the Q3 TransUnion 2023 Consumer Pulse Study, which reported a staggering 62% reduction in discretionary spending among respondents, with further cuts...

02 Sep 2021

Discovery delivers strong operating performance during pandemic

By Staff Writer

Adrian Gore, Discovery Group Chief Executive, today presented the Group’s full-year results for the period ended 30 June 2021 to the analyst community. Discovery posted a strong operating performance across the all businesses, despite the ongoing challenge of the COVID-19 environment which manifested in a far higher COVID-19-related mortality in South Africa, compared to its second primary market in the United Kingdom.

13 May 2020

Making sure lifestyle diseases are under control during COVID-19

By Staff Writer

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 or more diseases or conditions...

25 Oct 2019

Top tips if you’re considering a medical scheme or benefit change

By Janice Roberts

With most medical schemes having recently announced their increases for 2020 at an average of 10% as well as any changes to their benefit options, you may be considering a review of your healthcare cover and whether it still meets your needs and budget.

09 Jan 2019

SA’s new medical scheme set to disrupt the market

By Janice Roberts

A new market entrant, Health Squared Medical Scheme, is set to “redefine healthcare funding” through a personalised approach to healthcare cover for members at all income levels.