The CitizenWhy medical aid costs increase above inflation
Several factors contribute, including greater use of medical services.
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The CitizenThe CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
The CitizenWho’d benefit from mandatory medical aids for people earning more than R99k?
The report stresses that mandatory participation would need to be accompanied by affordability measures and accessible benefit options.
The CitizenMPs don’t want to be on the best medical aid in SA
Bill seeks to make membership of Parmed voluntary, instead of scrapping it altogether.
The CitizenGrowing pushback against forced retirement and medical aid membership
Rising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid AGM approves review of benefits for transgender members
Medical aids in South Africa currently typically classify these treatments as 'elective' care.
The CitizenDiscovery price increase: Struggling with medical aid costs? Try these options (VIDEO)
We will focus only on health insurance, hospital plans, and gap cover.
The Citizen2026 medical aid contribution increases: DHMS vs the rest
Increases across more than 80 plans compared ...
The Citizen5 myths about medical aid schemes to leave behind in 2025
In the digital age, it is easy to come across misinformation about medical aid schemes
The CitizenCan Discovery Health really ask you to pay back the money? What you need to know about medical aid’s claims error
Members owe the scheme between R22 000 and R37 000.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid mistake to cost members thousands
An error on Discovery’s systems affected the way that certain prescription and over-the-counter medicines were processed in 2025.
The CitizenHow to choose the right medical aid scheme cover for 2026
With medical aid scheme contributions increasing, balancing affordability and protection is important.
The CitizenIncreasing medical aid scheme costs in 2026 mean more pain for South Africans
Medical aid scheme members will face premium increases of twice or more the inflation rate
The CitizenMedical aid shortfalls eat your lunch if you are not careful
Members on higher-end medical aid plans often assume they are covered for any eventuality, until it is time to claim for a significant medical event.
The CitizenMedical aid in 2025: How to choose the right cover
Let’s face it, navigating the medical aid landscape in South Africa can feel overwhelming and at times even confusing.