The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has released the details of its online training programmes in the second half of this year for healthcare brokers, trustees, and employees of medical schemes.
August: Broker induction training
This programme provides newly appointed brokers with a comprehensive overview of the medical schemes industry, covering the regulatory requirements, ethical considerations, and best practices for serving medical scheme members.
Dates: 28 and 29 August 2024
Location: CMS Online Classroom
Assessment: 30 August
Cost: R400
CPD hours: 7.5 (Ethics and Practice Standards: 4; Technical: 3.5)
An additional session will be scheduled before the end of the CPD reporting cycle.
September: Trustee induction training
These sessions will benefit newly appointed trustees of open medical schemes. The main aim of the sessions is to help trustees understand their roles and responsibilities under the Medical Schemes Act.
The key topics include:
- compliance with the Medical Schemes Act;
- the accreditation of brokers and healthcare providers;
- an overview of the Prescribed Minimum Benefits;
- complaints and adjudication procedures; and
- the financial soundness of medical schemes.
Dates: 18 and 19 September 2024
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: CMS Online Classroom
Cost: Free
PMB training: August or November
The Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are crucial to ensuring that all members of medical schemes in South Africa have access to essential healthcare services. This workshop provides a detailed understanding of PMB regulations, compliance requirements, and strategies for managing PMB-related issues effectively.
Dates: 16 August 2024 or 8 November 2024
Time: 9am to 12pm
Location: CMS Online Classroom
Cost: Free
Click here to register for 16 August.
Click here to register for 8 November.
Enquiries
If you have any enquiries about the training sessions, please email education@medicalschemes.co.za
