MedicalAids.net

2018-08-06

Medical aid is available to all South Africans, irrespective of health status. This includes people who are living with HIV or now have AIDS. At a time...

2018-03-26

Most South Africans would like access to private healthcare but it can be costly without medical aid cover. However, medical aid can also be quite expensive...

2014-01-02

Medical aid becomes more of an essential cover as you get older. The fact is that serious illnesses are more likely to arise in the elderly than in younger...

2013-12-08

Most South African medical aid members have faced a further bill after their scheme settles their doctor or other health care professional. Your scheme...

2013-12-06

If you are divorced and wondering how it will affect your medical aid then it is best that you phone the scheme’s call centre or speak to a medical...

2013-12-02

Many South African medical aid members are unaware that they can only change plans at the year end. While you can leave your medical scheme and join another...

2013-10-31

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic conditions in South Africa these days. The rise in the number of diabetics has practically made it...

2013-09-23

Medical aid pays according the rates as laid out in the National Health Reference Price List (NHRPL). Disruptions with the annual publishing of the list...

2013-09-23

Pregnancy and childbirth can be both daunting and exciting for any woman and her partner. Naturally most couples will have concerns about the financial...

2013-09-23

Medical aid is South Africa is a form of private healthcare insurance with some key differences from its counterparts in other countries. It has become...