Bestmed’s 2025 contribution hike is the biggest of top five open schemes
Bestmed says that rand for rand its benefit options will remain competitive despite the proposed average increase of 12.75%.
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RAF makes noise while silence reigns on draft Road Accident Amendment Bill
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.
As medical schemes announce hikes, members brace for tough choices amid rising costs
With major medical schemes reporting average contribution hikes exceeding 9%, members face tough choices in an increasingly unaffordable healthcare landscape.
Health insurance benefit increases for 2024 published
The annual benefit escalations for policies that fall under the Demarcation Regulations.
Healthcare affordability emerges as top concern for businesses in 2024
Aon’s Global Medical Trend Rates Report highlights the pressing challenge of healthcare affordability for businesses amid a decade-high global medical trend rate.
How can gap cover add value for my clients and how do I help them choose the right policy?
The difference between medical scheme cover and medical insurance – and where gap cover fits in.
Education costs surge: schools, universities see price hikes in 2024
Paul Hutchinson, sales manager at Ninety One, recommends growth-focused investments to protect against long-term economic changes – and inflation.
Primary health insurance policies can be sold for another year
The exemption will remain in force for 12 months unless a decision is made on low-cost benefit options before 31 March 2025.
