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Medical Schemes Act
Find the latest details and updates on the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998
Demarcation
Entities whose insurance products are exempted from doing business of a medical scheme
Submit a Complaint
Lodge a complaint if you are aggrieved with the medical scheme’s conduct.
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A guide to understanding Prescribed Minimum Benefits
In terms of the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998), Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are a set of specified healthcare benefits that medical schemes must cover by law. This cover
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Persistent inequalities in healthcare access in South Africa
Healthcare access in South Africa remains deeply inequitable, shaped by structural, economic, policy, and socio-cultural barriers. The country’s dual public-private healthcare system significantly contributes to these disparities, with resources concentrated mainly
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Mental Health Awareness Month
You are seen, and help is available. It is important to change how we see and talk about mental illness. When we openly discuss it, support those affected, and encourage them
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Do Men Get Breast Cancer? The Facts You Should Know
Breast cancer is commonly associated with women, but men also have breast tissue and can be at risk for developing breast cancer. In South Africa, male breast cancer accounts for
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