Bonitas transition proceeds as administrators outline plans amid legal uncertainty
Sanlam and Momentum outline how they are managing workforce, operations, and risk as the Bonitas transition proceeds despite an unresolved court challenge.
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Bonitas-Medscheme court battle stalls as application removed from urgent roll
Medscheme’s bid to halt Bonitas’ administration transition has been delayed after procedural lapses and unresolved interlocutory issues forced the matter off the urgent roll.
Tensions rise as Bonitas and Medscheme clash ahead of court showdown
Bonitas, Medscheme, and PHA trade accusations as court papers, whistleblower claims, and a CMS probe intensify the battle over medical scheme contracts.
Bonitas-Medscheme split: what the CMS probe means for members
The scheme and the regulator say a narrowly focused investigation will not halt the transition – but members should brace for some operational changes.
Bonitas’ dispute with Medscheme heads to court
Bonitas’ decision to change administrators comes amid a CMS investigation and High Court proceedings involving its former service provider.
Contribution increases ease slightly – except for one scheme
Momentum Health is proposing to raise contributions by an average of 9.9% in 2026 – the highest increase among the five largest open schemes.
Rising costs prompt members to weigh medical scheme options
Downgrading to a lower plan may appear to be a cost-saving strategy, but it frequently results in increased out-of-pocket expenses.
Will medical schemes adhere to an inflation-linked tariff hike?
The Council for Medical Schemes has advised medical schemes to limit their contribution increases for 2025 to 4.4% plus ‘reasonable’ utilisation estimates.
