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Dec
9

Top 5 Medical Gap Cover Companies in SA

Which are the top 5 medical gap cover companies in South Africa? Complimed Zestlife Stratum Sanlam Turnberry   When it comes to paying your medical bills, you cannot always rely on your medical scheme paying the full amount. When the supplier charges a…

Dec
8

Gap Cover for Oxygen Medical Aid

Why do I need gap cover for Oxygen Medical Aid? Oxygen medical aid sets out its standard medical tariffs annually. This is what it uses as a base rate for how much it pays when you submit a claim. Medical professionals, especially specialists,…

Dec
8

The Basics of Gap Cover in South Africa

What are the Basics of Gap Cover in South Africa? Every medical aid lays out standard rates for procedures. When you have one of those procedures, the medical aid pays out according to its standard rates. What can, and often does, happen, is…

Dec
8

Gap Cover for HIV and Aids Sufferers

Legally speaking in South Africa, medical schemes have to provide clients with certain benefits relating to HIV and Aids. By the same token, insurance companies must provide gap cover for HIV and Aids sufferers. What this means to you is that the medical…

Dec
8

Don’t get caught out with expensive medical bills. Here’s how to get gap cover

Where do you find the extra money to pay for an unexpected hospital or specialists bill? Here’s how to get gap cover that does exactly that. It’s never a pleasant experience needing specialist care, but the cost of the service can make things…

Dec
8

Why Gap Cover is Essential for Medical Scheme Members

Medical costs ever on the increase. So it is important to start considering how to cover the gap. Gap cover is essential. If you do not have gap cover, you might have to pay expensive medical bills. If you are a member of…

Dec
6

Gap Cover for Medihelp Explained

In the world of medical aid schemes and hospital plans with regard to what they will and won’t pay can be confusing for the layperson. Gap cover for Medihelp makes it simpler. Medical Aid schemes are pretty good when it comes to paying out standard…

Dec
6

How gap cover helps with medical aid shortfalls

It is something that most South African families have had some experience with. The medical aid shortfalls after your medical aid plan have paid their portion, and you still owe money. The cost of keeping yourself healthy is constantly increasing. Medical costs in…

Dec
6

What Gap Cover Covers and What It Does Not Include

What gap cover covers and what do I get out of it? Cover for some out of your out of pocket medical expenses Better access to private healthcare An enhancement to your medical aid This is NOT a replacement for a good medical…

Dec
6

Does Gap Cover Include Medicine?

Does a gap cover policy include the cost of medicine? Yes, a gap policy shares medicine costs with your medical aid. Depending on your cover, it will include co-payments. Medication must be in-hospital. Cover might include certain out-patient medications. Check with your particular…