GEMS faces scrutiny over costs, governance, and reserves
Parliamentary questions extend from fraud and outsourcing to trustee remuneration and benefit design, while the scheme’s reserves remain below the statutory requirement.
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GEMS targets future contribution relief after CMS setback
The scheme says R1.7 billion in projected savings could moderate future increases as it prepares for robust talks with organised labour.
Medihelp limits 2026 contribution increases to as low as 6%
New benefits, flexibility, and holistic well-being support strengthen Medihelp’s role as a healthcare partner, not just a funder.
Rising medical inflation: how employers are adapting to soaring healthcare costs
Aon’s 2025 Global Medical Trend Rates Report points to a concerning widening gap between medical inflation and general inflation.
