Medical Aid Advice

Best Medical Aids in South Africa for 2024

Find out the best medical aids in South Africa for 2024, based on customer satisfaction feedback and an evaluation of what they offer.read more

What to Think About Before Cancelling Medical Aid in South Africa

We outline what to consider, including examples of current healthcare costs, before cancelling medical aid in South Africa.read more

Bonitas Medical Aid: What’s New in 2022?

Find out about contribution, benefit and other changes to Bonitas medical aid in 2022.read more

What to Expect from Discovery Health in 2022

How medical aid giant Discovery has changed its offering to members in 2022.read more

Should I Add an Elderly Parent to My Medical Aid as a Dependant?

All you need to know about adding a parent to your medical aid.read more

Day Hospitals: A Solution for Cheaper Hospitalisation in South Africa?

How day hospitals could provide a more affordable solution for our healthcare sector.read more

Best Medical Aids for 2021

Find out the best medical aids in South Africa for 2021, based on customer satisfaction ratings.read more

Good News for Members: Generally Low Medical Aid Premium Increases for 2021

The new year brings good news with low increases in medical aid premiums.read more

Medical Aid for Allergic Rhinitis in South Africa

Which medical aid scheme should you choose if you suffer from allergic rhinitis?read more

Medical Aid Cover for COVID-19 in South Africa

How the classification of COVID-19 as a PMB changes medical aid cover in South Africa.read more

Discovery Health’s Extended Medical Aid Benefits for COVID-19

How Discovery Health’s extended medical aid benefits for COVID-19 help its scheme members.read more

How to Claim Additional Medical Expenses Tax Credit in South Africa

Medical scheme contributions and out-of-pocket medical expenses make you eligible for tax rebates and credit.read more

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How Much It Costs to Deliver a Baby in SA

All you need to know about the costs of having a baby in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid Payment Holidays During Lockdown

What you need to know about medical aid payments during lockdown.read more

Lockdown 2020: IFC Contact Details and Advice

Advice and contact details from IFC during the 2020 lockdown in South Africa.read more

Does Medical Aid Cover Frail Care?

Find out about medical aid cover for frail care in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid If You’re Already Pregnant

Can you get medical aid once you’re already pregnant in South Africa?read more

How to Spend Less on Medical Costs and Healthcare in SA

Ways to spend less on medical costs in South Africa (without compromising your or your family’s healthcare).read more

Discovery Health Gap Cover

Discovery Health has grown to be a worldwide provider of health cover. Read this article to learn the benefits of securing seamless gap cover.read more

Medical Aid with Unlimited GP Visits

Find out which South African medical aids provide unlimited cover for GP visits.read more

Surviving SA’s Peak Pollen Season: Antihistamine and other Hay Fever Treatments

What’s behind a global increase in hay fever, what are treatment options if you’re a hay fever sufferer and will medical aid cover any costs?read more

Postnatal Depression and Medical Aid in South Africa

Postnatal depression is a serious medical condition that is far more common than most people think. Is it covered by your medical aid?read more

Medical Aid Tax Credit in South Africa: 2019 Rates and Details

For South Africans, the Medical Aid Tax Credit could slightly ease the burden during these challenging financial times.read more

What is CoPay Cover and Do You Need It?

Find out what CoPay cover is and why you need it in South Africa.read more

Road Accident Fund Claims: What You Need to Know

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) offers compensation to road accident victims and their families in South Africa.read more

Best Medical Aids for 2019

Which medical aids ranked the best and which fared the worst in 2019 customer satisfaction surveys.read more

Is It Time to Change Your Medical Aid Scheme or Plan?

The end of one year and the start of another is a good time to re-evaluate your medical aid needs.read more

Choosing the Best Medical Aid for Your Parents

What’s the best South African medical aid to consider for aging parents?read more

Best Comprehensive Medical Aid in South Africa

An overview of the best comprehensive medical aid plans in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid for After Retirement

The ins and outs of medical aid after retirement in South Africa, including late joiner fees, waiting periods and some affordable plan options.read more

NHI in South Africa: How Will It Work?

The NHI is slowly taking form and may result in significant changes to South Africa’s health insurance landscape.read more

2018 Changes to Medical Aid Rules: Dramatic News for Medical Aid Members

Huge shake-up of medical aid rules are in the offing. So what should South Africans expect?read more

Medical Aid for Foreigners in South Africa

Advice on choosing the best medical aid scheme, for foreigners in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid for Freelancers

Working freelance shouldn’t mean giving up vital medical aid. This article walks you through your options.read more

Exciting Special Offer from Discovery Vitality

Until the end of June 2018, Discovery is offering new Vitality members an attractive special.read more

Medical Aid for Small Businesses

Find out about medical aid options that are ideal for small businesses, looking to protect their employees but with limited funds.read more

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Best and Worst Medical Aid Schemes for 2018

Find out the best and worst medical aid schemes for 2018, based on ratings by consumers.read more

Does Your Medical Aid Cover You Overseas? Tips for if You're Travelling

Before travelling, find out what cover your medical aid provides.read more

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What are ICD-10 Codes (and Why Should I Know about Them)?

Find out what ICD-10 codes are and what they're used for in South Africa.read more

Comparing Gap Cover Policies: Which Gap Cover is the Best

A comparison of South African gap cover policies, to help you choose the best one for your needs.read more

The “Final” Rulings on Gap Cover

This article looks at the changes in government regulations regarding medical aid gap covers.read more

Gap Cover with No Waiting Period

Which gap cover providers in South Africa offer gap cover with no waiting period?read more

Discovery Health Turns 25 This Year: The Story of SA’s Leading Medical Aid

An interesting look at the history and key innovations of South Africa's leading medical aid provider.read more

Rising Costs: How Important Is It To Keep My Medical Aid?

Consider why you should keep your medical aid cover, despite rising costs.read more

10 Medical Checks That Could Save Your Life, and When to Have Them

An overview of 10 important medical checks and when to have them.read more

Medical Aid Cover for Flu Shots

Should you get a flu shot, and will your medical aid pay for it?read more

12 Facts You Should Know About SA Medical Aid Schemes

A list article on important facts about SA medical aid schemesread more

What Are Medical Aid Savings?

An explanation of medical aid savings – what they are and the rules that govern them in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid with Gym Benefits

A look at some of the leading South African medical aid schemes that offer gym benefits.read more

Why Employers Should Consider Gap Cover for Their Employees

Find out why South African employers should consider gap cover for their employees.read more

What Medical Aid Expenses are Tax Deductible

What medical aid expenses are tax deductible in South Africa?read more

Medical Aid for Orthodontics

Find out which medical aid schemes cover orthodontics and how you can apply for cover now.read more

Top Gap Cover Providers in South Africa

Which are the best gap cover providers in South Africa?read more

Medical Aid for Fertility Treatment

An overview of the medical options available for fertility treatment in South Africa.read more

Gap Cover: Why It’s Something You Should Consider

Why it's important for you to consider adding gap cover to your medical aid scheme.read more

Medical Aid for ADHD

An article that gives an overview of ADHD and a survey of medical aid options for patients diagnosed with ADHD.read more

How to Choose a Gap Cover Provider

Useful guidelines on how best to choose a gap cover provider in South Africa.read more

Medical Aids and Dental Cover in SA

Medical aids and dental cover in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid for Plastic Surgery

Medical aid cover for plastic surgery in South Africa.read more

Getting the Most Out of Your Medical Aid

Tips for getting the most out of your medical aid in South Africa.read more

Best Medical Aid Plans for 2016

What are the best South African medical aid options for 2016?read more

Medical Aid for Babies

Find out what to consider about medical aid for babies in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid for Young Adults

What's the best medical aid for young adults in South Africa?read more

Medical Aid if you’re Over 60

What to consider about medical aid if you're over 60 in South Africa, and what your choices are.read more

Medical Aid Dental Cover

An overview of the dental cover offered by leading South African medical aid plans.read more

How to Choose and Join a Medical Aid with IFC

Simple instructions on how to choose and join a South African medical aid using IFC.read more

Joining a Medical Aid

An overview of how to join a medical aid scheme in South Africa, from general exclusions to what supporting documents are required.read more

Best Medical Aid if You’re Self-Employed

An overview of the top medical aid plans for self-employed South Africans.read more

Best Medical Aid for Young Families

Which medical aid options are best suited to young families in South Africa?read more

Medical Aid Brokers in South Africa

Why you should consider using a medical aid broker in South Africa, and how to choose a broker who'll act in your best interests.read more

Medical Aid for Domestic Workers

An overview of medical aid for domestic workers in South Africa.read more

5 of the Top Medical Aids for 2015

To help you find a scheme that’s financially sound, offers that little bit extra and pays out in full and on time, we’ve identified the top South African medical aids for 2015.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Hyperlipidaemia

Find out which medical aid schemes cover Hyperlipidaemia and how you can apply for cover now.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Find out which medical aid schemes cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and how you can apply for cover now.read more

Medical Aid Cover for Haemophilia

Find out which medical aid schemes cover Haemophilia and how you can apply for cover now.read more

Medical Aid Cover for Dysrhythmia

Find out which medical aid schemes cover Dysrhythmia and how you can apply for cover now.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Coronary Artery Disease

Find out about the benefits that South African medical aid schemes provide for coronary artery disease.read more

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Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

Find out what South African medical aid schemes cover for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Chronic Renal Disease

Find out about the benefits that South African medical aid schemes offer members with chronic renal disease.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Cardiomyopathy

Find out about the benefits South African medical aid schemes provide for cardiomyopathy.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Bronchiectasis

Find out more about the benefits that key South African medical schemes provide for bronchiectasis.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Cardiac Failure

Find out about the cover offered by various South African medical aid schemes for cardiac failure.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Ulcerative Colitis

Find out about the cover that top medical schemes in South Africa offer for ulcerative colitis.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Hypothyroidism

A detailed review of the cover that popular South African medical aid schemes provide for hypothyroidism.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Hypertension

Find out about medical aid cover for hypertension in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Crohn’s Disease

Learn about the cover that South African medical aids provide for Crohn’s disease.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Rheumatoid Arthritis

Learn more about the cover that South African medical aids provide for rheumatoid arthritis.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Glaucoma

Learn more about the chronic cover that South African medical aids offer for Glaucoma.read more

Why the Cheapest Medical Aid Isn't Always Best

Find out why the cheapest medical aid might not be the best solution to your healthcare needs.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Addison’s Disease

Find out which medical aid schemes cover Addison's Disease and how you can sign up for cover now.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Multiple Sclerosis

Learn more about cover for multiple sclerosis from some of South Africa’s largest medical aid schemes.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Schizophrenia

Find out about the benefits that South African medical aid schemes offer members with schizophrenia.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Parkinson’s disease

Explore the chronic benefits, offered by Genesis Medical Scheme and Discovery Health, relating to people suffering with Parkinson’s disease.read more

Medical Tax Credit to Benefit Lower Earners

Find out how what medical aid tax credits are and how they will benefit lower income earners.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Epilepsy

Explore the benefits that medical aid schemes in South Africa - Resolution Health, Medshield and Bonitas - offer people living with epilepsy.read more

Changing Medical Aid Schemes

Find out what changing your medical aid scheme involves and how to go about moving your medical aid to another company.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Bipolar Mood Disorder

A detailed guide to finding medical aid schemes in South Africa that cover Bi-Polar Mood Disorder.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Asthma

A detailed guide to finding medical aid schemes in South Africa that cover Asthma.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a PMB condition. Find out what TB benefits major medical aid schemes in South Africa provide.read more

Medical Aid Comparison Guide for 2014

Read a comprehensive medical aid comparison guide for 2014 by the team at IFC.read more

Medical Aid Now Covering Hypnotherapy

Genesis Medical Aid is now covering Hypnotherapy, click through to find out more.read more

The Employee’s Guide to Medical Aids

An overview of medical aid for South African employees.read more

The Employer’s Guide to Medical Aids

An employer’s guide to medical aid schemes in South Africa.read more

Medical Aid for Children

Our concise guide on how to find the best medical aid for your child or children.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover Diabetes

Find top-ranked medical aid schemes in South Africa that offer the best diabetes benefits.read more

Best Medical Aid in South Africa

A window to the best medical aids in South Africa, based on individual requirements and settlement of claims.read more

Cheap Medical Aid

The definitive guide on how to source cheap medical aid in South Africa.read more

Pregnancy and Medical Aids

A crucial guide on medical aids and pregnancy. Learn how medical aid should be a part of family planning.read more

Medical Aid for Women

Learn what women need to consider when choosing a medical aid for women.read more

Medical Aid for Pensioners

A guide to sourcing suitable medical aid coverage for pensioners.read more

Medical Aid for Students

Read our guide to find out what the best South African medical aid for students is.read more

Medical Aid Schemes that Cover HIV/Aids

Read our detailed guide to find out which South African medical aid schemes cover HIV/AIDSread more

Medical Aid Schemes That Cover Psychotherapy

Read our comprehensive guide to find out which South African medical aid schemes and plans cover psychotherapy.read more

The Most Affordable Medical Aid Hospital Plans

A comprehensive guide to help you find the most affordable medical aid hospital plans.read more