https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/320.html South Africa Medical Aid news 15 Medical Aid news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/320.html en-us Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:44:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-medical-aid-may-cost-an-arm-and-a-leg-for-south-africans-in-2027-181826a The starting point for medical scheme contribution increases is 3.8%, as recommended by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS). However, the CMS also notes that this price point is subject to other influences, such as changes in utilisation. That matters because it sets the context for why contribution increases can move above inflation. 1-272328 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/medihelp-puts-return-on-health-at-the-centre-of-its-2027-offering-747472a While advisers were watching Medihelp’s virtual 2027 Product Preview, the Scheme paid R442,000 in claims. In 20 minutes, healthcare cover was already doing what it is meant to do: helping members access care, find answers, and keep moving forward with their lives. That is the practical meaning of Medihelp’s 2027 theme, Return on Health – the value people receive not only in rands, but also in better access, earlier support, and more healthy time. 1-272312 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-health-announces-price-hikes-for-2027-747372a If you thought your medical scheme would offer any relief from the price hikes affecting fuel and food, you’d be mistaken. Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced a contribution increase of 7.4% to 8.9% for 2027. 1-272212 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bitter-pill-to-swallow-medicine-prices-in-private-sector-increase-292217a The Department of Health has announced a 2.88% increase in the single exit price (SEP) for all registered medicines listed in the national database, effective from 1 October 2026. 1-272170 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/medshield-2027-building-on-momentum-delivering-greater-value-303338a Medshield Medical Scheme announced its 2027 benefit options and contributions, delivering a low 7.9% weighted average contribution increase, with 125 603 lives experiencing increases of just 6% to 7%. The Scheme grew by 4.5% in membership with an improved age profile in 2025 and the experience continued into 2026. 1-272113 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-medical-aid-why-your-health-and-financial-future-belong-in-the-same-conversation-964124a Good health gives us the freedom to live life to the full – to work, care for our families, make plans for the future and look forward to what comes next. 1-271894 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/risky-business-hfa-launches-first-state-of-medical-schemes-report-520440a South African medical schemes are battling the country’s economic challenges. The Health Funders Association’s (HFA) first-ever State of Medical Schemes (SOMS) report found that 12 of the 28 respondents reported declining membership, while around four in 10 reported increases in membership terminations, dependants being removed from cover and contribution payment difficulties. 1-271476 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/medihelp-in-a-service-economy-service-with-care-is-the-win-that-matters-631321a In a service economy, everybody promises great service. Delivering it consistently and with care is another matter entirely. 1-271361 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-health-funders-associations-thoneshan-naidoo-on-the-hardest-decisions-in-healthcare-631251a South Africa’s medical schemes paid more than R259bn in healthcare benefits during 2024. Behind every Rand spent was a decision about how best to improve the health of more than nine million beneficiaries. 1-271271 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/many-elite-athletes-live-with-health-impacts-long-after-they-retire-should-they-carry-all-the-costs-634761a When former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the physical price that can come with a professional sporting career. 1-270711 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa