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MoneywebMore wellness, more value – Bonitas Medical Fund has unveiled its 2027 product range, marking a bold step forward in preventive healthcare, improved wellness, personalised support and long-term sustainability within the open-scheme market.
MoneywebWhat drives medical scheme increases, and how can consumers balance cost and cover? Bonitas principal officer Lee Callakoppen unpacks the key considerations.
The CitizenSeveral factors contribute, including greater use of medical services.
MoneywebSeveral factors contribute, including greater use of medical services.
MoneywebBonitas principal officer Lee Callakoppen explains what consumers should consider when reviewing medical aid benefits and plan changes.
BizcommunityFor most South Africans, private healthcare remains out of reach as medical schemes raise rates by 7% to 9% in 2027 — more than double the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) guideline — making them increasingly unaffordable. Health insurance offers an entry point.
Business BagelThe appeal court has barred the Road Accident Fund from cutting payouts to accident victims whose medical aid already covered their bills, and gave it 14 days to show it has complied.
The CitizenDiscovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
The CitizenThe report stresses that mandatory participation would need to be accompanied by affordability measures and accessible benefit options.
The CitizenBill seeks to make membership of Parmed voluntary, instead of scrapping it altogether.
The CitizenRising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
The CitizenMedical aids in South Africa currently typically classify these treatments as 'elective' care.
The CitizenWe will focus only on health insurance, hospital plans, and gap cover.
The CitizenIncreases across more than 80 plans compared ...
The CitizenIn the digital age, it is easy to come across misinformation about medical aid schemes
The CitizenMembers owe the scheme between R22 000 and R37 000.
The CitizenAn error on Discovery’s systems affected the way that certain prescription and over-the-counter medicines were processed in 2025.
The CitizenWith medical aid scheme contributions increasing, balancing affordability and protection is important.
The CitizenMedical aid scheme members will face premium increases of twice or more the inflation rate
The CitizenMembers 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 CitizenLet’s face it, navigating the medical aid landscape in South Africa can feel overwhelming and at times even confusing.