Judgment is ‘forthcoming’ in the contempt of court case against the Road Accident Fund and its CEO, as Discovery Health seeks the enforcement of court rulings regarding unpaid claims.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s contribution adjustments will be more evenly distributed across its members, highlighting the widespread effects of increasing medical inflation on contribution rates.
In 2022, the High Court ruled that the fund could not withhold payments for past medical expenses covered by medical schemes.
Chronic high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, is driving up healthcare costs significantly, according to recent claims data from Discovery Health.
Despite Parliament’s commitment to prioritise the Road Accident Amendment Bill, there has been no further communication about the comments submitted on the draft legislation.
Council for Medical Schemes urges investigation into ‘worrisome’ AGM costs as new research report reveals disparities within the medical scheme landscape.
