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Public service unions oppose 13. 4 percent medical aid increase
Public service unions are mobilising against a proposed 13. 4% increase in medical aid contributions by the Government Employees Medical Scheme, fearing it will undermine wage negotiations.
SA teachers seek affordable medical aid options amid GEMS price hikes
South African teachers are grappling with significant medical aid increases from GEMS, prompting them to seek alternative options before the January 24 cut-off date.
Public servants demand 6% pay hike after steep medical aid increase
State’s healthcare scheme warns that contribution hikes lower than 13. 4% are unsustainable as unions want balance struck between affordability and sustainability
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.
Businesswoman disappointed after Zondo ignored discrimination evidence against Gems
She said this was influenced by racism, corruption, violation of the Constitution, forgery and bogus investigations which resulted in Gems' unconstitutional and unlawful termination of their business membership
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.
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.