Finding the best medical aid as a self-employed person depends on many factors and should be taken into consideration. These factors are the age of the individual, their current health status and, as you are self-employed, any budgetary constraints.
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.
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.
Finding the best medical aid cover for a family, especially a young family, can become quite an intricate decision.
Your medical scheme membership fees have increased once again. Should you think about taking out a hospital plan instead?
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.
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.
As if deciphering all the medical aid jargon wasn’t enough, choosing the right medical aid option can be incredibly confusing...
The face of the South African pharmacy has changed drastically in the last 20 years.
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.
Medical aid companies receive many complaints. Often this stems from a lack of understanding of how the plan works.