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South
Africa has about 160 medical schemes totalling around 7 million
beneficiaries. The total annual contribution to medical schemes is
around R35-billion (according to the Council for Medical Schemes -
2006). Take into account that South Africa has a population of more
than 47 million people! Less than 15% of SA citizens belong to a
medical scheme.
 Not
all medical schemes are open to the public. In fact,
of the 160 medical schemes, only about 40 are open to the
public. This number might decrease over the years as
the larger schemes take over the smaller ones.
So
how do you choose a medical scheme or hospital plan, a specific
option of the scheme, which benefits to include or exclude? In this
ever-changing environment, you need the services and advice of an
independent intermediary. Someone who doesn't only have the
interests of a specific medical scheme at heart, but one who can
guide you to ensure your needs is met.
An
organisation specialising in the healthcare industry and
will assist you with:
- choosing
the "most suitable" medical aid option in the market
-
investigating more than 40 medical schemes and
options
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providing pro-active advice on your present medical aid
- assist
you with claims and query resolution
Examples of
medical schemes used when analysing your needs:
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Discovery Health Medical Scheme
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Fedhealth Medical Scheme
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Resolution Health Medical Scheme
- Momentum
Health Medical Scheme
- Genesis
Medical Scheme
- Medihelp
Medical Scheme
- Oxygen
Medical Scheme
- Profmed
Medical Schemes
- Bonitas
Medical Scheme
- Liberty
Medical Scheme
Get your free
comparative quote here.
You can also appoint Optivest
Health Services as your healthcare consultant. They
will assist with claims and query resolutions at your
present medical aid.
Click here
Also see
Council for
Medical Schemes
Medical Aid Schemes Complaints
Insurance Fraudline
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