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Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Bipolar Mood Disorder

Bipolar mood disorder is a chronic, recurring condition that responds well to treatment. It is one of 27 Chronic Disease List (CDL) conditions that qualifies for state-enforced Prescribed Minimum Benefits ( PMBs ). What this means is that medical aid schemes in South Africa are required to cover the diagnosis, ... read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Asthma

Asthma is one of 27 Chronic Disease List (CDL) conditions that all medical aid schemes in South Africa are required to cover. Asthma is a chronic, incurable lung disease that affects the sufferer’s ability to breathe properly. According to recent estimates, almost 4 million people in South Africa are living ... read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, or TB, is one of the most common infectious diseases in South Africa. It’s particularly rampant in people with HIV/Aids as their immune systems are compromised. The South African government has rolled out free TB testing and treatment at clinics throughout the country. Additional services include the design of ... read more

Medical Aid Lifestyle Rewards Compared

Top-ranked South African medical aid schemes offer members incentives to boost their health and wellbeing. They promote and support preventative health care, recognising that often prevention is better than cure. When choosing a medical aid provider, it’s worth comparing the benefits and fee structures of the lifestyle reward programmes on ... read more

Medical Aid Comparison Guide for 2014

At IFC, we make it easy to find the right medical provider and scheme for your needs. IFC provides information on everything from individual providers’ solvency ratios to the ins and outs of chronic cover and gap cover. We also offer free consultations , as well as up-to-date application forms ... read more

Medical Aid Now Covering Hypnotherapy

Approximately 6 million people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses, 44,000 of these in South Africa. The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has estimated that by as early as 2020, smoking-related illnesses will have killed more people than HIV, maternal mortality, tuberculosis, car accidents, murder and suicides combined. The ... read more

The Employee’s Guide to Medical Aids

As an employee, you may be entitled to partial or full medical aid cover as part of your employment package. How an employer contributes to medical aid Some employers pay a percentage of their employees’ medical aid contributions directly to a medical aid scheme. Others offer full remuneration packages, known ... read more

The Employer’s Guide to Medical Aids

As an employer, you may choose to subsidise employees medical aid contributions. As a business owner, you can integrate the total cost of benefits, such as medical aid, pension fund contributions, and a travel allowance, into a structured cost-to-company (CTC) remuneration package. Alternatively, you can pay a portion of your ... read more

Medical Aid for Children

All medical aid schemes in South Africa provide benefits for child dependants, in return for contributions that are added to a main member’s monthly premium. Higher contributions are typically associated with more comprehensive cover. What child-friendly medical aid benefits should be part of your plan? It’s important to start by ... read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition resulting in high blood sugar. It requires lifelong medical intervention, including prescribed medications, constant management and regular consultation with various healthcare professionals. If left untreated, diabetes can cause severe long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, renal failure, diabetic neuropathy and permanent damage to the ... read more

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