Nowadays most medical schemes have a new-generation option that will typically be a hospital plan with a small savings portion. This means the consumer has the peace of mind that he can go to a private hospital for procedures and has a small savings account for day-to-day expenses. (Tip: Check at which rate your scheme covers hospitalisation.)

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What does this mean for the member belonging to a private medical scheme now or who wants to enrol?

The NHI Green paper was submitted during August. In essence it is a document published for public opinion. Exactly how much it is going to cost, how it is really going to be funded, and when it is going to be implemented are all just estimates.

Marcel du Toit, CEO of Optivest Health Services, an independent healthcare consultancy, says: “Till the time the green paper “changes colour”, one must not forget that people out there who want to belong to a private medical scheme still need to be assisted with best advice”.

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September is Heart Awareness Month

Heart disease kills ONE in THREE men and ONE in FOUR women in South Africa. Up to 80% of these deaths can be prevented by lifestyle changes! You only have ONE HEART.

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There is an age old saying that says, "Prevention is better than cure!"

Regarding one's health, early detection or even the prevention of medical conditions is of the utmost importance.

Only a few of us know that most of the open medical schemes pay for these tests out of your risk benefit and not your savings.

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Your medical scheme membership fees have gone up again. Is it worth it?