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The new normal for healthcare and its effect on the economy

WebThe global economy is projected to grow at 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022. After a year where a new respiratory virus left the world bruised and battered, at first …

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NHI means 31% more tax and 69% less benefits for medical

WebNHI means 31% more tax and 69% less benefits for medical scheme members. A more flexible approach to universal healthcare could work, but not the NHI …

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Top-end Discovery medical aid plans to increase by 10%

WebThe contributions on top-end plans, which provide extensive day-to-day cover – being Executive, Comprehensive and Priority – will increase by 9.9% from 1 April …

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Your healthcare options: What to consider when choosing a

WebWhile medical aid is a high-cost budget line item, as a general guideline medical aid premiums should ideally not account for more than 10% of your monthly …

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Will Godongwana budget for the NHI

WebSuren is an award-winning business journalist, deputy editor of Moneyweb and host of the Property Pod. He has a keen interest in covering the property, retail, …

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Kick the NHI Bill back, it’s unconstitutional

WebImage: Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp. Lobby groups Business Unity SA (Busa) and Business for SA (B4SA) have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to kick the …

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TymeBank and Dis-Chem both enter health insurance market

WebTwo new players, with broad distribution and affordable propositions, are looking to disrupt the traditional health insurance market in South Africa. This will have …

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Gap cover: Your questions answered

WebYes, most gap cover providers apply a general waiting period of three months before a member can claim benefits, plus a 12-month waiting period for pre-existing …

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NHI: Government will need the private sector’s help

WebThe HFA, the health cover industry body representing over 50% of medical scheme members, has said that the NHI will require the government to work with the …

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Don’t cancel your medical aid, NHI a way off yet

Web‘There is a host of different elements that the government will have to address and basically ensure that they're put in place before any change can take place …

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Health Squared Medical Scheme placed under provisional

WebFinancially distressed South African medical scheme Health Squared, whose management has taken steps to liquidate it, has been placed under provisional …

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The AI therapist is in: Can chatbots boost mental health

WebIn South Africa, mental health app Panda is due to launch an AI-generated “digital companion” to chat with users, provide suggestions on treatment and with users’ …

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Discovery, Dis-Chem and rivals’ low-cost health insurance policies

WebDiscovery Flexicare offers Trauma Cover (via Discovery Insure) in basic and extended options (at either R160 or R224 per month per adult). Dis-Chem MyHealth’s …

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Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. (LIFEHC) JSE:LHC share price

WebLife Healthcare is an international healthcare provider. The group's geographic footprint spans across southern Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe. In southern Africa, high …

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Here’s how much more Discovery medical aid members will

WebOn average, contributions that you pay to be a Discovery Health Medical Scheme member will cost you around 7.5% more from January next year. To talk more …

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Health Squared Medical Scheme applies to be wound up

WebIn regard to Health Squared’s age profile, the letter states that as at 31 July 2022, the scheme had an average beneficiary age of 49.7 years, which is 16.1 years …

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Life Healthcare surges 13% on potential offer for its AMG business

WebJSE-listed healthcare provider Life Healthcare Group’s share price surged around 13% on Wednesday, after it notified the market in a Sens that it is open to …

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Discovery Health boss quits

WebDiscovery Health remains the group’s largest business, and one of the top two contributors to profit (alongside Discovery Life). In the year to 30 June, Discovery …

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Is Discovery Vitality worth it

WebThe hurdle rate, therefore, is R4 308 for a single member and R5 268 for a couple. Any savings or benefits need to be greater than this amount across a year. One …

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