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Gap-cover service providers are critical in bridging the financial shortfalls that medical aid schemes may not fully cover. This article unpacks the gap cover offerings
Gap cover helps cover the shortfall between what your medical aid will pay and the actual cost of the medical treatments you underwent. This article
Gap cover insurance is essential for covering shortfalls after medical treatments like surgeries or hospital stays where the specialist’s fees are higher than what your medical aid covers. Once your medical aid has processed and paid their portion of the bill, you can claim the remaining amount from your gap cover provider, according to the terms of your policy.
Medical aids and medical schemes in South Africa don't cover the full cost of healthcare. The gap between what medical
Absolute Cover Plus is TRA's premium gap cover offering that works hand in hand with your registered medical aid scheme.
Copyright: Consumer research conducted by BrandMapp on behalf of Total Risk Administrators (TRA), 2025. “With only 19% of medically insured
