Will-John Keevy, Provincial Head: Momentum Financial Planning It's that time of year when medical schemes announce their contribution increases for 2027. The Council for Medical...
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2027 medical scheme contribution increases and how members can make informed choices
Paresh Prema, branch head: Technical and Actuarial Consulting Solutions, Healthcare at Alexforbes Medical scheme contributions are set to rise again in 2027, adding pressure to household...
Why healthcare literacy is your best shield against rising medical inflation
Naseema Ephraim, Employee Benefits Operations Director at ASI Financial Services Inflation is putting immense pressure on every part of South African household budgets, from groceries and...
SA’s health insurance market grows rapidly as medical scheme costs rise
Jordan Bortz, Actuary at Kaelo South Africa’s biggest medical schemes are increasing rates by 7% to 9% for 2027, more than double the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) guideline,...
What rising healthcare costs could mean for medical aid members in 2027
Craig Comrie, CEO of Profmed For many South Africans, reviewing their medical aid has become an annual exercise in making the numbers work. As another year approaches, the question is...
How SA employers and consumers can easily avoid the “100% covered by medical aid” myth
Fikile Matabane, Executive: Employee Benefits at ASI Financial Services You had the surgery. Your medical aid paid its share, right on schedule. Three weeks later, a second bill...
South African women are urged to treat prevention a financial priority
Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health As women continue to carry significant household and financial responsibilities, Momentum Health is urging South Africans to...
Healthy habits are becoming a healthcare affordability tool
Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health As healthcare costs rise and household budgets remain under pressure, South Africans are being forced to rethink what value...
The support working moms may already have, but are not using
Karin Mitchelmore, Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits For many working mothers, the day does not end when they leave the office. It simply changes shifts. ...
Women’s Month: Essential healthcare financial planning
Martin Rimmer, CEO of Sirago Underwriting Managers Women's Month is a timely reminder to reflect on one of the most crucial aspects of financial wellbeing: healthcare financial...
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