World Aids Day 2020
Worlds Aids day takes place on the 1st of December each year. It grants the entire globe an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) worldwide. Today we unite in the fight against
The COVID Alert SA app
The COVID Alert SA app is a Bluetooth tracing app, that informs people when they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. When an app user anonymously reports to the app that they have COVID 19, the COVID Alert
Section 59 Investigation Interim Report
The Section 59 Investigating Panel has concluded its investigation and publishes an interim Report for comment by close of business on Friday, 5 March 2021. Find the summary of the Section 59 Investigation here Find the full Section 59 Investigation Interim Report here Annexures to the report Racial Bias
Section 59 Investigation
The Council for Medical Schemes established the Section 59 Investigation in light of its regulatory mandate, under section 7(a)(b)(c)(d), 8(a) and (k) and 9(2) of the Medical Schemes Act, 131 of 1998. The investigation will examine allegations made by medical practitioners, that they are being treated
Release of the Section 59 Investigation report
The CMS is looking forward to the release of the Section 59 report, which the CMS understands is imminent. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) constituted a multi-stakeholder meeting, which led to the establishment of the Section 59 steering committee, when allegations of racial profiling against Black,
PMB definition guideline v7.5
This guideline seeks to clarify PMB entitlements of medical scheme beneficiaries within the context of the pandemic, ensuring that there is uniform interpretation amongst all stakeholders. It sets out recommendations for the vaccination, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with suspected, and confirmed COVID-19
Passing on of Dr Clarence Mini the Chairperson of CMS
Today, we wake up to the sad news of the passing of CMS Chairperson Dr Clarence Mini.
Overview of the medical schemes industry in 2015
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) invites industry stakeholders to the 7th Indaba where detailed information on the state of the medical schemes industry in 2015 will be shared. Key facts and figures related to the industry based on the CMS Annual Report 2015/16 will
Office Closure notice for the festive season
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) wishes to inform all stakeholders of the closure of its offices for the festive season. The medical scheme regulator will close from 27 December 2019 – 3 January 2020. The office will re-open on 6 January 2020 from 08:00. We
New Chairperson for CMS Council
Dr Memela Makiwane has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Council of CMS, together with 14 other members. Dr Makiwane is a qualified doctor specialising in clinical pharmacology, with extensive experience in the private and public healthcare. Dr Makiwane has held various medical and scientific