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Medical schemes assure members that NHI is a long way off
The expected legal challenges to the legislation and the pressure on the state’s finances could delay full implementation of the system for many years.
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
Read moreThe expected legal challenges to the legislation and the pressure on the state’s finances could delay full implementation of the system for many years.
In 2022, the industry saw a net income of R2.57 billion – down from R12.18bn in 2021 – and faced an operating deficit of R6.155bn, the largest in 23 years.
The Council for Medical Schemes has withdrawn a directive for Discovery to retract its communication about contribution and benefit changes for 2024.
Discovery has lodged an appeal against a Council for Medical Schemes directive to retract communication to members about its 2024 contribution and benefit changes.
South Africa’s ‘Big Five’ medical schemes have published their 2024 contribution increases, and members should prepare to pay significantly more for cover.
Survey compares Bestmed, Bonitas, Discovery, Medihelp and the Government Employees Medical Scheme.