Deciding on the right medical aid can be extremely confusing. Not only are there more benefit options that you can shake a stick at, but there are also specific regulatory criteria to bear in mind, not to mention all the jargon. Luckily, going forward this year you’ll be in the know. Whether you looking to join a medical aid or simply reviewing the various terms and conditions, here are a few things that you need to know: Waiting period Medical Aid schemes are instructed by law to … [Read more...] about Things to consider before signing up with a Medical Aid
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Are you baffled by medical scheme benefits?
The medical scheme industry is full of jargon and benefit structures that often leave the man on the street baffled, confused and frustrated when it comes to understanding and accessing their benefits. Medical schemes have in recent times attempted to simplify terminology to make it more understandable, but are they doing enough to ensure members know what they are paying for? A recent survey among Resolution Health Medical Scheme (Resolution Health) members revealed that 87% of respondents … [Read more...] about Are you baffled by medical scheme benefits?
8 Key Factors when choosing a Medical Aid
We all shop around for good value – whether it comes to buying a car, groceries, clothing or something as important as a new home. But how much thought do we give to choosing a medical scheme that can truly fulfill our needs? "Your medical scheme is an important investment in your and your loved ones' health and wellbeing, and it is therefore vital to ensure that your scheme is not only offering you affordable cover, but benefit richness as well," says Dr Jacques Snyman, Acting CEO of Agility … [Read more...] about 8 Key Factors when choosing a Medical Aid
Annual Medical Aid Fraud could top R19.5 Billion
It is estimated that at least 7% of medical aid claims are fraudulent and the figure might be as high as 15%, according to Dr Hleli Nhlapo, deputy chair of the Healthcare Forensic Management Unit (HFMU) of the Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF). This places the estimates on the R130 Billion spent on medical aid per year at between R9.1 and R19.5 Billion of fraudulent claims per year. Healthcare provider fraud, along with waste and abuse, has a dramatic impact on the … [Read more...] about Annual Medical Aid Fraud could top R19.5 Billion
Discovery Sponsors Movie Tickets, Why not PE Watersports
Ja, Discovery, I am talking about YOU. In the past MyPE has given a little bit of exposure to Discovery as a result of their sometimes innovative programmes that they develop for their members. For example, Discovery: Have an arrangement with Pick 'n Pay whereby certain 'health foods' are supplied to card carrying Discovery members at extremely good rates. Another with Virgin Active discounting membership rates and another, get this Discounting Movie Tickets to card carrying … [Read more...] about Discovery Sponsors Movie Tickets, Why not PE Watersports
