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Dec
3

Expert Explains Medical Scheme Hospital Bill Limits and Gap Cover

One of the most common queries we receive is to explain the meaning of medical aid bill limits. And also why is it even necessary to have gap cover. In this article we will give a basic understanding of what both of these…

Dec
2

Definition of Gap Cover Copayments in South Africa

Modern medical aid policies attempt to be as flexible, affordable and comprehensive as possible. However, in the current global economic climate, it is impossible to predict all possible future requirements. Where in some cases you might need special treatment or a lengthy stay in…

Dec
2

Gap Cover for Momentum Medical Aid

Momentum Health is part of the large “Momentum Group”. Gap cover for Momentum medical aid will supplement your flexible medical aid products from Momentum. There are six different types of plans on offer to suit all pockets. Also, Momentum provides a rewards scheme…

Dec
1

Gap Cover and its Legal Standing

Gap cover is not the same as a medical aid or an alternative to is. The design of this insurance is to complement your existing medical aid fund. Due to the confusion regarding what gap cover is and its purpose. They were on…

Nov
30

Medical Gap Cover Waiting Period

Short term insurance will offer to cover the shortfall between what Medical Aid societies will pay out and what the medical practitioners will charge. Continue to read on to find out more about the medical gap cover waiting period. Will I receive immediate cover…

Nov
29

Frequently Asked Question about Gap Cover – Answered

Before deciding to purchase anything in life, you need to do proper research and ask the right questions. If you want to look back at your purchase and truly believe that it was money well spent. The same principles apply to medical aid…

Nov
29

Getmed Was Deregistered in 2012

Anyone can land up in hospital at the drop of a hat, even young, healthy people. When you belong to a medical scheme, you have peace of mind that when you are sick or have an injury. That you will have access to…

Nov
29

What Are Medical Aid Co-Payments? Will Gap Cover Pay?

It is crucial that a member of a Medical Aid Scheme is aware of the rules of the scheme to avoid medical aid co payments. Medical schemes try to keep overall costs down. One of the ways they accomplish this is to apply…

Nov
28

Stratum G Force Medical Gap Cover

This Gap Cover has been specially designed for government employees. Gap Cover takes care of unforeseen expenses relating to the tariffs charged by health care professionals. These are usually 300% more than what your medical scheme will pay, causing you to receive bills…

Nov
28

Plandirect Medical Gap Cover

Experiencing an unexpected hospital visit can be quite daunting. Not only will it be creating an anxiety around your health, but also the financial repercussions thereof. These days most people have medical aids in place for such occasions. This is a step in…