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Medical aid contributions see steep hikes for 2025: What's driving the increase?
Contribution hikes for medical aid is set increase between 9. 3% and 12. 75% for 2025. Take a look at what the driving forces are behind this surge.
How much you’ll pay for the cheapest and priciest medical aid plans in SA
Medical aid can be a huge expense for South African consumers. Therefore, it is important to see how the costs of medical aids compare to each other.
SA reports high prevalence of untreated depression
South Africa’s National Mental Health Policy Framework reveals 80% of mental health support needs are not addressed.
Debunking Mpox myths, 0 to 11% related deaths recorded
AS monkeypox (Mpox) spreads across the country, with the Department of Health confirming 22 people having contracted the disease and three fatalities, clinical executive from Bonitas Medical Fund, Dr Themba Hadebe, debunked myths related to the disease.
Corporate wellness is imperative for productive employees, countering recurring absenteeism and ‘quiet quitting’
There seemingly is a rise of non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders affecting employees, which either leads to constant absenteeism, or presenteeism (an employee reports to work while they are sick) in the workplace.
New borehole brings ‘a fountain of life’ to Kalafong Hospital
The Gift of the Givers Foundation and private healthcare provider Bonitas have jointly donated a borehole to Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville, Pretoria.
Bonitas Medical Fund appoints Dr Themba Hadebe as new clinical executive
As a qualified medical doctor, Dr Hadebe has over 12 years of experience in both the public and private healthcare sectors.
Medical students sigh with relief after bursaries awarded
The Gift of the Givers in partnership with Bonitas Medical Fund awarded the bursaries, enabling students to complete their studies and graduate as doctors at the end of 2024.
Calls intensify for the government to address several shortcomings of NHI
The new Bill seeks to create one government fund that will be able to pay for both private and public health facilities. But will it work?
SA’s top medical aid providers just announced their 2024 fees and it doesn’t look good for consumers
South Africa’s big three medical aid providers have just released their rates for the new year.
Bonitas posts net surplus and more member reserves
Bonitas Medical Aid celebrated its 42nd year of existence by posting a net surplus and boosting its member reserves by more than R1 billion. Bonitas is South Africa’s second-largest open medical scheme.
Listen: Bestmed CEO talks medical scheme costs, contributions and compliance challenges
Today we are talking medical aids, and experiencing my own 9% increase in contribution this past April, health coverage is no longer close to my heart but has become more of a cut-throat situation.
Gift of the Givers and Bonitas Medical Aid launch audiology intervention in schools
Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers and Bonitas Medical Aid launch an audiology programme to assist children suffering from hearing difficulty at Spearman Road Primary School, Berea, Durban on Thursday.
Rising global inflation and interest rates may affect consumer medical aid decision-making
Rising global inflation and rising interest rates continue to have a negative impact on disposable income and may affect an individual’s decisions when choosing health insurance, whether it is foregoing medical aid and/or choosing a lower-cost option.