How to get your chronic medicine
Always forgetting to get your chronic medication? You are not alone. Fortunately, many of the medical aid schemes have made this a lot easier as have a number of the large pharmacy chains.
Oxygen Medical Scheme
Oxygen medical scheme and Medshield Scheme merged in October 2010. They are now the fourth largest medical aid scheme in the country. They have a beneficiary base of 110000 principal members.
What’s the Difference between Medical Aid and Medical Insurance?
Many South Africans are still confused about the difference between medical insurance and medical aid. They tend to use the terms interchangeably. Knowing the difference between the two can help you make the right decisions when it comes to your health care.
The Best Medical Aid Schemes for Families in South Africa
Finding the best medical aid cover for a family, especially a young family, can become quite an intricate decision.
What is a Hospital Plan?
Your medical scheme membership fees have increased once again. Should you think about taking out a hospital plan instead?
Hospital Cash Plan Myths Busted!
These cash plans were designed to help consumers cover expenses for their day-to-day living that incur during a hospital stay. At least, that is how they should work when implemented properly.
Does Your Medical Aid Cover Your Overseas? Tips for Travelling
Most medical aids in South Africa have the option for international cover but are often limited. The international component of the cover is often outsourced to partners like Europ Assistance and ER24.
What You Need to Know When Joining a Medical Aid
As if deciphering all the medical aid jargon wasn’t enough, choosing the right medical aid option can be incredibly confusing...
Discovery Health Comparison
Discovery Health is the leading Medical Aid in South Africa. It is not hard to see why they are so successful. They have over 2.5 million members and 1.3 principal members.
The Pharmacy Price War of 2019
The face of the South African pharmacy has changed drastically in the last 20 years.
The 10 best to worst medical aids by complaints
Medical aid companies receive many complaints. Often this stems from a lack of understanding of how the plan works.